His notable albums included “Alligator Bogaloo,” “Lou Donaldson at His Best” and “Wailing With Lou.” Donaldson would open his shows with a cool, jazzy jam from 1958, “Blues Walk.” ...

His notable albums included “Alligator Bogaloo,” “Lou Donaldson at His Best” and “Wailing With Lou.” Donaldson would open his shows with a cool, jazzy jam from 1958, “Blues Walk.” ...

Lou Donaldson, a Charlie Parker-influenced alto saxophonist who played major roles in the invention of two major jazz movements and bridged the gap between jazz, soul and what he called “swinging ...

Lou Donaldson, jazz saxophonist who blended many influences, dead at 98 by: Associated Press Posted: Nov 11, 2024 / 02:32 PM MST Updated: Nov 11, 2024 / 02:32 PM MST ...

A pop-up statement on Donaldson's website reads, "The Family of Sweet Poppa Lou Donaldson sadly confirms his death on November 9, 2024. A private service will be held.Thank you for your support of Lou ...

Donaldson was 98. “The Family of Sweet Poppa Lou Donaldson sadly confirms his death November 9, 2024. A private service will be held,” a post to Donaldson’s personal website reads.

Acclaimed saxophonist Lou Donaldson died on Saturday, Nov. 9 at age 98. On Tuesday, Donaldson’s friend and fellow jazz great, drummer Roy Haynes, died at 99.

Lou Donaldson in New York City in February 1985. Anthony Barboza/Getty Over the course of his 50-plus-year career, Donaldson was revered for his thoughtful, bluesy approach to the alto saxophone ...

Lou Donaldson, saxophonist who helped shape jazz, dies at 98© Gilles Petard/Redferns/Getty Images Mr. Donaldson photographed in the late 1950s for Blue Note Records.© Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ...