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2 unusual facts about Lou Donaldson


Rough House Blues

Rough House Blues is an album by jazz saxophonist Lou Donaldson recorded for the Cadet label in 1964 and performed Donaldson with Dave Burns, Ernie Royal, Phil Woods, Bob Ashton, Danny Bank, Lloyd Mayers Jr., Richard Davis, and Grady Tate, conducted and arranged by Oliver Nelson.

Wizard of the Vibes

The sessions were the work of The Thelonious Monk Quintet (the July 2, 1948 and July 23, 1951 sessions) and The Modern Jazz Quartet plus Lou Donaldson (a 1952 session).


Color as a Way of Life

Color as a Way of Life is an album by jazz saxophonist Lou Donaldson, his second recorded for the Cotillion label, featuring Donaldson with an orchestra arranged by Mike Goldberg and Dennis Williams.

Randy Johnston

He has recorded steadily as a leader since then, and has also played as a sideman on albums with Lionel Hampton, Lou Donaldson, Jack McDuff, Lonnie Smith, and Joey DeFrancesco.

The Squirrel

Other artist who have recorded The Squirrel include Chet Baker, Ray Barretto, Art Blakey, Kenny Clarke, Dameronia, Lou Donaldson, Lord Jamar, Dexter Gordon, Wardell Gray, Lars Gullin, Scott Hamilton, Hampton Hawes, Jutta Hipp, Andy LaVerne, Fats Navarro, Hod O'Brien, Charlie Parker, Zoot Sims, and Martial Solal.


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