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Lou Donaldson
Alto saxophonist and composer born in Badin, North Carolina on November 1, 1926,
Lou Donaldson is known for his composition "Blues Walk" and his recordings as a
leader of hard bop or soul jazz groups. Although he learned musical practice
early from his mother and his father, a preacher and music teacher, Louis Andrew
Donaldson Jr. studied the clarinet as a teenager, before trying the alto
saxophone. Influenced by Charlie Parker, he played in an orchestra during his
military service and had his first session with pianist Horace Silver. He
accompanied Thelonious Monk, Milt Jackson,...
Ode to Billie JoeLou Donaldson
Just FriendsThe 3 Sounds and Lou Donaldson
Star EyesJimmy Smith and Lou Donaldson
The Shadow of Your SmileLou Donaldson
Over the RainbowLou Donaldson
Blue MoonThe 3 Sounds and Lou Donaldson
Ode to Billie JoeLou Donaldson
Mr. Shing-A-Ling
Just FriendsThe 3 Sounds and Lou Donaldson
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Star EyesJimmy Smith and Lou Donaldson
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The Shadow of Your SmileLou Donaldson
Mr. Shing-A-Ling
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Over the RainbowLou Donaldson
Everything I Play Is Funky
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Blue MoonThe 3 Sounds and Lou Donaldson
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