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Lou Donaldson
photo credit: David Katzenstein

Active

1950s - 2010s

Born

November 1, 1926 in Badin, NC

Genre

Jazz

Styles

Bop Hard Bop Soul Jazz Guitar Jazz Jazz Blues Jazz Instrument Mainstream Jazz Saxophone Jazz
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Lou Donaldson

Biography by Scott Yanow

Prolific jazz saxophonist whose work earned late recognition as some of the best groove-laden soul jazz.
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Album Highlights

  • Blues Walk
    Lou Donaldson
    Blues Walk
  • The Quartet / Quintet / Sextet
    Lou Donaldson
    The Quartet / Quintet / …
  • Signifyin'
    Lou Donaldson
    Signifyin'
  • LD+3
    Lou Donaldson / The 3 S …
    LD+3
  • Lush Life
    Lou Donaldson
    Lush Life
  • The Complete Blue Note Sessions 1957-60
    Lou Donaldson
    The Complete Blue Note …
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Artists Moods

  • Amiable/Good-Natured
  • Earnest
  • Earthy
  • Elegant
  • Energetic
  • Freewheeling
  • Passionate
  • Playful
  • Refined
  • Sophisticated
  • Carefree
  • Dramatic
  • Exuberant
  • Greasy
  • Literate
  • Lively
  • Organic
  • Rousing
  • Slick
  • Stately
  • Street-Smart
  • Stylish
  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Witty

Artists Themes

  • Day Driving
  • Hanging Out
  • Housework
  • Late Night
  • Night Driving
  • Partying
  • Road Trip
  • TGIF
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