Lou Donaldson

Blues Walk Lou Donaldson

Alto saxophonist Lou Donaldson was born in

Badin, North Carolina, on November 1, 1926 (he

is 92 at this writing). Best known for his soulful,

bluesy approach to playing the alto saxophone, in

his formative years he was, as many of the bebop

era were, heavily influenced by Charlie Parker. This

release presents Donaldson's complete original LP

Blues Walk, presenting the saxophonist as the only

horn in a quintet that also features Ray Barretto

on congas. Two songs featuring nearly the same

personnel originally issued in 1961 as a 45rpm

single have been added as a bonus.