Lou Donaldson Catalog
1952 (age 26)
Milt Jackson And The Thelonious Monk Quintet Blue Note BLP 1509 1956
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; John Lewis, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
WOR Studios, NYC, April 7, 1952
| BN422-0 tk.1 | Tahiti |
| BN424-2 tk.8 | Bags' Groove |
| BN427-0 tk.16 | On The Scene |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81509 (pseudo stereo).
Milt Jackson - All Star Bags Blue Note BN-LA590-H2 1976
same session.
WOR Studios, NYC, April 7, 1952
| BN426-0 tk.14 | Don't Get Around Much Anymore |
| BN426-1 tk.15 | Don't Get Around Much Anymore (alternate take) |
Thelonious Monk - Genius Of Modern Music Volume Two Blue Note BLP 1511 1956
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; Thelonious Monk, piano; Nelson Boyd, bass; Max Roach, drums.
WOR Studios, NYC, May 30, 1952
| BN434-1 tk.2 | Skippy |
| BN435-3 tk.7 | Hornin' In |
| BN437-0 tk.10 | Carolina Moon |
| BN438-0 tk.11 | Let's Cool One |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81511 (pseudo stereo) in 1969.
** part of The Complete Genius, Blue Note BN-LA579-H2 in 1976. and of The Complete Blue Note Recordings Of Thelonious Monk, Mosaic MR4-101 in 1983.
The Complete Blue Note Recordings Of Thelonious Monk Mosaic MR4-101 1983
same session.
WOR Studios, NYC, May 30, 1952
| BN434-2 tk.3 | Skippy (alternate take) |
| BN435-1 tk.5 | Hornin' In (alternate take) |
| BN436-0 tk.8 | Sixteen |
| BN436-1 tk.9 | Sixteen (alternate take) |
** same as Genius Of Modern Music Volume One, Blue Note BLP 1510 in 1956 + Genius Of Modern Music Volume Two, BLP 1511 in 1956 + 25 bonus tracks.
Lou Donaldson Quartet/Quintet/Sextet Blue Note BLP 1537 1957
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Horace Silver, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
WOR Studios, NYC, June 20, 1952
| BN440-1 tk.2 | Roccus |
| BN443-1 tk.9 | Lou's Blues |
| BN442-4 tk.11 | Cheek To Cheek |
Blue Mitchell, trumpet #2-4; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Horace Silver, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
WOR Studios, NYC, November 19, 1952
| 1. BN457-0 tk.1 | Sweet Juice |
| 2. BN459-1 tk.8 | Down Home |
| 3. BN460-1 tk.10 | The Best Things In Life Are Free |
| 4. BN458-5 tk.12 | If I Love Again |
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Matthew Gee, trombone; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Elmo Hope, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 22, 1954
| tk.3 | Caracas |
| tk.4 | The Stroller |
| tk.6 | Moe's Bluff |
** also released on Blue Note CDP 7 81537 2 in 1988.
Lou Donaldson Quartet/Quintet/Sextet Blue Note CDP 7 81537 2 1988
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Horace Silver, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
WOR Studios, NYC, June 20, 1952
| BN440-0 tk.1 | Roccus (alternate take) |
| BN442-2 tk.7 | Cheek To Cheek (alternate take) |
| BN443-0 tk.8 | Lou's Blues (alternate take) |
** originally released on Blue Note BLP 1537 in 1957 + 5 bonus tracks.
Various Artists - The Other Side Of Blue Note 1500 Series Blue Note (J) BNJ-61008/10 1984
same session.
WOR Studios, NYC, June 20, 1952
| BN441-2 tk.12 | Things We Did Last Summer |
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Matthew Gee, trombone; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Elmo Hope, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 22, 1954
| tk.10 | After You've Gone |
1953
Clifford Brown - Brownie Eyes Blue Note BN-LA267-G 1974
Clifford Brown, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Elmo Hope, piano; Percy Heath, bass; "Philly" Joe Jones, drums.
WOR Studios, NYC, June 9, 1953
| BN489-1 tk.2 | Bellarosa |
Clifford Brown - More Memorable Tracks Blue Note (J) BNJ-61001 1984
same session.
WOR Studios, NYC, June 9, 1953
| BN490-1 tk.4 | Carvin' The Rock (alternate take 1) |
| BN491-0 tk.7 | Cookin' (alternate take) |
| BN490-5 tk.14 | Carvin' The Rock (alternate take 2) |
** also released on Alternate Takes, Blue Note BST 84428 in 1984.
** part of The Complete Blue Note And Pacific Jazz Recordings Of Clifford Brown, Mosaic MR5-104 in 1984. and of The Complete Blue Note And Pacific Jazz Recordings, Blue Note CDP 7243 8 34195 2 4 in 1995.
Clifford Brown Memorial Album Blue Note BLP 1526 1956
same session.
WOR Studios, NYC, June 9, 1953
| BN490-3 tk.6 | Carvin' The Rock |
| BN491-1 tk.8 | Cookin' |
| BN492-0 tk.9 | Brownie Speaks |
| BN493-0 tk.10 | De-Dah |
| BN494-0 tk.11 | You Go To My Head |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81526 (pseudo stereo).
** part of The Complete Blue Note And Pacific Jazz Recordings Of Clifford Brown, Mosaic MR5-104 in 1984. and of The Complete Blue Note And Pacific Jazz Recordings, Blue Note CDP 7243 8 34195 2 4 in 1995.
Hooray For Milt Jackson, John Lewis, Art Blakey, Kenny Dorham Session Disc 110 1970s
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Horace Silver, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Birdland, NYC, October 31, 1953
| An Oscar For Oscar | |
| If I Love Again |
Kenny Dorham - 1953-1956-1964 Royal Jazz (D) RJD 515 1990
same session.
Birdland, NYC, October 31, 1953
| Split Kick | |
| Get Happy | |
| Lullaby Of Birdland |
1954
Art Blakey - Live Messengers Blue Note BN-LA473-J2 1978
Clifford Brown, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Horace Silver, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Pee Wee Marquette, announcer.
Birdland, NYC, 1st set, February 21, 1954
| tk.1 | Wee-Dot (alternate take) |
Art Blakey - A Night At Birdland Volume 2 Blue Note BLP 1522 1956
same session.
Birdland, NYC, 1st set, February 21, 1954
| tk.2 | Now's The Time |
same personnel.
Birdland, NYC, 2nd set, February 21, 1954
| tk.4 | Confirmation |
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Horace Silver, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Pee Wee Marquette, announcer.
Birdland, NYC, 3rd set, February 21, 1954
| tk.8 | If I Had You |
Clifford Brown, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Horace Silver, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Pee Wee Marquette, announcer.
Birdland, NYC, 4th set, February 21, 1954
| tk.13 | Quicksilver (alternate take) |
same personnel.
Birdland, NYC, 5th set, February 21, 1954
| tk.17 | Wee-Dot |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81522 (pseudo stereo) in 1971, (J) NR-8839 in 1970, (J) LNJ-70092 in 1976, CDP 7 46520 2 in 1987.
** part of The Complete Blue Note And Pacific Jazz Recordings Of Clifford Brown, Mosaic MR5-104 in 1984. and of Clifford Brown - The Complete Blue Note And Pacific Jazz Recordings, Blue Note CDP 7243 8 34195 2 4 in 1995.
Art Blakey - A Night At Birdland Volume 2 Blue Note (J) NR-8839 1970
same session.
Birdland, NYC, 5th set, February 21, 1954
| tk.16 | The Way You Look Tonight |
** originally released on Blue Note BLP 1522 in 1956 + 1 bonus track.
Art Blakey - A Night At Birdland Volume 1 Blue Note BLP 1521 1956
same personnel.
Birdland, NYC, 2nd set, February 21, 1954
| tk.6 | Mayreh |
same personnel.
Birdland, NYC, 3rd set, February 21, 1954
| tk.9 | Split Kick |
same personnel.
Birdland, NYC, 4th set, February 21, 1954
| tk.12 | A Night In Tunisia |
same personnel.
Birdland, NYC, 5th set, February 21, 1954
| tk.18 | Quicksilver |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81521 (pseudo stereo) in 1970, (J) NR-8838 in 1970, (J) LNJ-70091 in 1976, CDP 7 46519 2 in 1987.
** part of The Complete Blue Note And Pacific Jazz Recordings Of Clifford Brown, Mosaic MR5-104 in 1984. and of Clifford Brown - The Complete Blue Note And Pacific Jazz Recordings, Blue Note CDP 7243 8 34195 2 4 in 1995.
Art Blakey - A Night At Birdland Volume 1 Blue Note (J) NR-8838 1970
same session.
Birdland, NYC, 5th set, February 21, 1954
| tk.15 | Blues (Improvisation) |
** originally released on Blue Note BLP 1521 in 1956 + 1 bonus track.
Art Blakey - A Night At Birdland Volume 3 Blue Note (J) BNJ-61002 1984
same personnel.
Birdland, NYC, 3rd set, February 21, 1954
| tk.10 | Lou's Blues |
** also released on Blue Note (J) TOCJ-1602 in 1996.
1955
Gene Ammons All Star Sessions Prestige PRLP 7050 1956
Art Farmer, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Freddie Redd, piano; Addison Farmer, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 15, 1955
| 755 | Juggernaut |
| 756 | Woofin' And Tweetin' |
** also released on The Gene Ammons All Stars, Gene Ammons Battles Sonny Stitt - Woofin' & Tweetin', Prestige PRLP 7050 (later) in 1957+. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-014 in 1982, OJCCD-014-2 in 1992.
1957 (age 31)
Lou Donaldson - Wailing With Lou Blue Note BLP 1545 1957
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Herman Foster, piano; Peck Morrison, bass; Art Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 27, 1957
| tk.4 | That Good Old Feeling |
| tk.6 | Caravan |
| tk.7 | L.D. Blues |
| tk.9 | Old Folks |
| tk.10 | There Is No Greater Love |
| tk.12 | Move It |
** part of The Complete Blue Note Lou Donaldson Sessions 1957-60, Mosaic MD6-215 in 2002.
The Complete Blue Note Lou Donaldson Sessions 1957-60 Mosaic MD6-215 2002
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 27, 1957
| tk.11 | L.D. Blues (fast version) |
| tk.15 | Stella By Starlight |
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Herman Foster, piano; Peck Morrison, bass; Jimmy Wormworth, drums; Ray Barretto, congas.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 14, 1958
| Hog Maw (false start) | |
| tk.11 | Jump Up |
| tk.18 | Mary Ann (alternate take) |
** same as Wailing With Lou, Blue Note BLP 1545 in 1957 + Lou Donaldson Quintet - Swing And Soul, BLP 1566 in 1957 + Lou Takes Off, BLP 1591 in 1958 + Blues Walk, BLP 1593 in 1958 + Lou Donaldson With The 3 Sounds - LD + 3, BLP 4012 in 1959 + The Time Is Right, BLP 4025 in 1960 + Sunny Side Up, BLP 4036 in 1960 + Light-Foot, BLP 4053 in 1961 + Gravy Train, BLP 4079 in 1962 + Midnight Sun, LT-1028 in 1980 + 10 bonus tracks.
A Date With Jimmy Smith Volume One Blue Note BLP 1547 1957
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Jimmy Smith, organ; Eddie McFadden, guitar; Art Blakey, drums.
Manhattan Towers, NYC, February 11, 1957
| tk.3 | Falling In Love With Love |
| tk.5 | Funk's Oats |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81547 (pseudo stereo).
** part of The Complete February 1957 Jimmy Smith Blue Note Sessions, Mosaic MQ5-154 in 1994, MD3-154 in 1994.
A Date With Jimmy Smith Volume Two Blue Note BLP 1548 1957
same session.
Manhattan Towers, NYC, February 11, 1957
| tk.8 | Groovy Date |
| tk.9 | I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart |
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Jimmy Smith, organ.
Manhattan Towers, NYC, February 12, 1957
| tk.1 | I'm Getting Sentimental Over You |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81548 (pseudo stereo) in 1966.
** part of The Complete February 1957 Jimmy Smith Blue Note Sessions, Mosaic MQ5-154 in 1994, MD3-154 in 1994.
Jimmy Smith At The Organ Volume 1 Blue Note BLP 1551 1957
same session.
Manhattan Towers, NYC, February 12, 1957
| tk.2 | Summertime |
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Jimmy Smith, organ; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Art Blakey, drums.
| tk.10 | Yardbird Suite |
| tk.12 | All Day Long |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81551 (pseudo stereo) in 1966.
** part of The Complete February 1957 Jimmy Smith Blue Note Sessions, Mosaic MQ5-154 in 1994, MD3-154 in 1994.
Jimmy Smith At The Organ Volume 2 Blue Note BLP 1552 1958
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Jimmy Smith, organ; Eddie McFadden, guitar; Donald Bailey, drums.
Manhattan Towers, NYC, February 12, 1957
| tk.5 | Plum Nellie |
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Jimmy Smith, organ; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Art Blakey, drums.
| tk.8 | Billie's Bounce |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81552 (pseudo stereo) in 1973.
** part of The Complete February 1957 Jimmy Smith Blue Note Sessions, Mosaic MQ5-154 in 1994, MD3-154 in 1994.
Jimmy Smith - The Singles Blue Note (J) K18P-9280 1983
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Jimmy Smith, organ; Eddie McFadden, guitar; Donald Bailey, drums.
Manhattan Towers, NYC, February 12, 1957
| tk.6 | Plum Nellie (alternate take) |
Lou Donaldson Quintet - Swing And Soul Blue Note BLP 1566 1957
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Herman Foster, piano; Peck Morrison, bass; Dave Bailey, drums; Ray Barretto, congas.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 9, 1957
| tk.1 | Herman's Mambo |
| tk.4 | Peck Time |
| tk.6 | There Will Never Be Another You (mono master) |
| tk.8 | Groove Junction |
| tk.10 | Dorothy |
| tk.11 | Grits And Gravy |
| tk.12 | I Won't Cry Anymore |
** part of The Complete Blue Note Lou Donaldson Sessions 1957-60, Mosaic MD6-215 in 2002.
Lou Donaldson Quintet - Swing And Soul Blue Note BST 81566 1962
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 9, 1957
| tk.7 | There Will Never Be Another You (stereo master) |
Jimmy Smith, Lou Donaldson - Jimmy Smith Trio + LD Blue Note (J) BNJ-61013 1985
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Jimmy Smith, organ; Eddie McFadden, guitar; Donald Bailey, drums.
Manhattan Towers, NYC, July 4, 1957
| tk.6 | Street Of Dreams |
| tk.7 | Star Eyes |
| tk.8 | Darn That Dream |
| tk.9 | Soft Winds |
| tk.14 | Hollerin' And Screamin' |
Lou Donaldson - Lou Takes Off Blue Note BLP 1591 1958
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Curtis Fuller, trombone; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Sonny Clark, piano; George Joyner, bass; Art Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 15, 1957
| tk.4 | Groovin' High |
| tk.5 | Strollin' In |
| tk.6 | Sputnik |
| tk.8 | Dewey Square |
** part of The Complete Blue Note Lou Donaldson Sessions 1957-60, Mosaic MD6-215 in 2002.
1958
Jimmy Smith - House Party Blue Note BLP 4002 1958
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Jimmy Smith, organ; Eddie McFadden, guitar; Donald Bailey, drums.
Manhattan Towers, NYC, February 25, 1958
| tk.5 | Lover Man |
Lee Morgan, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Tina Brooks, tenor sax; Jimmy Smith, organ; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Art Blakey, drums.
| tk.13 | Au Private |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84002 in 1971.
Jimmy Smith - Confirmation Blue Note LT-992 1979
same session.
Manhattan Towers, NYC, February 25, 1958
| tk.12 | Confirmation |
Jimmy Smith - The Sermon! Blue Note BLP 4011 1959
same session.
Manhattan Towers, NYC, February 25, 1958
| tk.15 | The Sermon |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84011 in 1960.
Jimmy Smith - Cool Blues Blue Note LT-1054 1980
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Tina Brooks, tenor sax; Jimmy Smith, organ; Eddie McFadden, guitar; Donald Bailey, drums.
Smalls Paradise, Harlem, NY, 1st set, April 7, 1958
| tk.5 | Cool Blues |
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Tina Brooks, tenor sax; Jimmy Smith, organ; Eddie McFadden, guitar; Art Blakey, drums.
Smalls Paradise, Harlem, NY, 3rd set, April 7, 1958
| tk.11 | A Night In Tunisia |
| tk.12 | Dark Eyes |
| tk.13 | Groovin' At Small's |
** also released on Blue Note CDP 7 84441 2 in 1990.
Jimmy Smith - Cool Blues Blue Note CDP 7 84441 2 1990
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Jimmy Smith, organ; Eddie McFadden, guitar; Donald Bailey, drums.
Smalls Paradise, Harlem, NY, 1st set, April 7, 1958
| tk.2 | What's New |
same personnel.
Smalls Paradise, Harlem, NY, 2nd set, April 7, 1958
| tk.9 | Once In A While |
** originally released on Blue Note LT-1054 in 1980 + 3 bonus tracks.
Lou Donaldson - Blues Walk Blue Note BLP 1593 1958
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Herman Foster, piano; Peck Morrison, bass; Dave Bailey, drums; Ray Barretto, congas.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 28, 1958
| tk.2 | Play Ray |
| tk.5 | The Masquerade Is Over |
| tk.10 | Autumn Nocturne |
| tk.11 | Callin' All Cats |
| tk.13 | Move |
| tk.15 | Blues Walk |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81593 in 1959, CDP 7 46525 2 in 1987.
** part of The Complete Blue Note Lou Donaldson Sessions 1957-60, Mosaic MD6-215 in 2002.
Lou Donaldson - Light-Foot Blue Note BLP 4053 1961
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Herman Foster, piano; Peck Morrison, bass; Jimmy Wormworth, drums; Ray Barretto, congas.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 14, 1958
| tk.1 | Walkin' By The River |
| tk.6 | Green Eyes |
| tk.7 | Light-Foot |
| tk.9 | Hog Maw |
| tk.12 | Mary Ann |
| tk.13 | Day Dreams |
| tk.14 | Stella By Starlight |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84053 in late 1960s.
** part of The Complete Blue Note Lou Donaldson Sessions 1957-60, Mosaic MD6-215 in 2002.
Various Artists - Rare Tracks: The Other Side Of Blue Note 4000 Series Blue Note (J) TOCJ-5941/44 1994
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 14, 1958
| tk.17 | Stella By Starlight (alternate take) |
1959
Lou Donaldson With The 3 Sounds - LD + 3 Blue Note BLP 4012 1959
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Gene Harris, piano; Andrew Simpkins, bass; Bill Dowdy, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 18, 1959
| tk.3 | Just Friends |
| tk.4 | Don't Take Your Love From Me |
| tk.6 | Confirmation |
| tk.7 | Jump Up |
| tk.8 | Smooth Groove |
| tk.10 | Three Little Words |
| tk.11 | Blue Moon |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84012 in late 1960s.
** part of The Complete Blue Note Lou Donaldson Sessions 1957-60, Mosaic MD6-215 in 2002.
Lou Donaldson - The Time Is Right Blue Note BLP 4025 1960
Blue Mitchell, trumpet #1,3-6; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Horace Parlan, piano; Laymon Jackson as Jack Laymon, bass; Dave Bailey, drums; Ray Barretto, congas.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 31, 1959
| 1. tk.4 | Mack The Knife |
| 2. tk.6 | Be My Love |
| 3. tk.8 | Crosstown Shuffle |
| 4. tk.12 | Tangerine |
| 5. tk.13 | Lou's Blues |
| 6. tk.19 | The Nearness Of You |
Blue Mitchell, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Horace Parlan, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Al Harewood, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 28, 1959
| tk.3 | Idaho |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84025 in late 1960s.
** part of The Complete Blue Note Lou Donaldson Sessions 1957-60, Mosaic MD6-215 in 2002.
1960
Lou Donaldson - Sunny Side Up Blue Note BLP 4036 1960
Bill Hardman, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Horace Parlan, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Al Harewood, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 5, 1960
| tk.9 | Politely |
| tk.13 | Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise |
| tk.18 | Goose Grease |
Bill Hardman, trumpet #1,2,4; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Horace Parlan, piano; Laymon Jackson, bass; Al Harewood, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 28, 1960
| 1. tk.21 | The Man I Love |
| 2. tk.25 | Blues For J.P. |
| 3. tk.26 | The Truth |
| 4. tk.28 | It's You Or No One |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84036 in late 1960s, B1-32095 in 1995, CDP 7243 8 32095 2 1 in 1995.
** part of The Complete Blue Note Lou Donaldson Sessions 1957-60, Mosaic MD6-215 in 2002.
Lou Donaldson - Sunny Side Up Blue Note CDP 7243 8 32095 2 1 1995
Bill Hardman, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Horace Parlan, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Al Harewood, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 5, 1960
| tk.11 | (Way Down Upon The) Swanee River |
** originally released on Blue Note BLP 4036 in 1960 + 1 bonus track.
Lou Donaldson - Midnight Sun Blue Note LT-1028 1980
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Horace Parlan, piano; George Tucker, bass; Al Harewood, drums; Ray Barretto, congas #1-5,7.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 22, 1960
| 1. tk.2 | The Squirrel |
| 2. tk.5 | Si Si Safronia |
| 3. tk.6 | Dog Walk |
| 4. tk.7 | Exactly Like You |
| 5. tk.10 | Avalon |
| 6. tk.12 | Midnight Sun |
| 7. tk.13 | Candy |
** part of The Complete Blue Note Lou Donaldson Sessions 1957-60, Mosaic MD6-215 in 2002.
1961
Lou Donaldson - Here 'Tis Blue Note BLP 4066 1961
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; 'Baby Face' Willette, organ; Grant Green, guitar; Dave Bailey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 23, 1961
| tk.1 | Watusi Jump |
| tk.4 | Here 'Tis |
| tk.12 | Cool Blues |
| tk.13 | Walk With Me |
| tk.16 | A Foggy Day |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84066 in 1962.
Lou Donaldson - Gravy Train Blue Note BLP 4079 1962
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Herman Foster, piano; Ben Tucker, bass; Dave Bailey, drums; Alec Dorsey, congas #1,2,4-7.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 27, 1961
| 1. tk.1 | Glory Of Love |
| 2. tk.7 | Gravy Train |
| 3. tk.11 | Polka Dots And Moonbeams |
| 4. tk.12 | Candy |
| 5. tk.14 | South Of The Border |
| 6. tk.15 | Twist Time |
| 7. tk.19 | Avalon |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84079 in 1962, CDP 7243 8 53357 2 3 in 1996.
** part of The Complete Blue Note Lou Donaldson Sessions 1957-60, Mosaic MD6-215 in 2002.
Lou Donaldson - Gravy Train Blue Note CDP 7243 8 53357 2 3 1996
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Herman Foster, piano; Ben Tucker, bass; Dave Bailey, drums; Alec Dorsey, congas.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 27, 1961
| tk.3 | Glory Of Love (alternate take) |
| tk.9 | Gravy Train (alternate take) |
** originally released on Blue Note BLP 4079 in 1962 + 2 bonus tracks.
Lou Donaldson - A Man With A Horn Blue Note 7243 5 21436 2 7 1999
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Jack McDuff, organ; Grant Green, guitar; Joe Dukes, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 25, 1961
| tk.2 | Please |
| tk.11 | Prisoner Of Love |
| tk.12 | The Man With A Horn |
| tk.20 | Stardust |
| tk.21 | Misty |
Irvin Stokes, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; John Patton, organ; Grant Green, guitar; Ben Dixon, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 7, 1963
| tk.3 | It's Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White |
| tk.9 | Soul Meetin' |
| tk.10 | Hippity Hop |
| tk.20 | My Melancholy Baby |
1962
Lou Donaldson - The Natural Soul Blue Note BLP 4108 1963
Tommy Turrentine, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; John Patton, organ; Grant Green, guitar; Ben Dixon, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 9, 1962
| tk.4 | Spaceman Twist |
| tk.13 | That's All |
| tk.15 | Funky Mama |
| tk.19 | Love Walked In |
| tk.20 | Sow Belly Blues |
| tk.23 | Nice 'N' Greasy |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84108 in 1963, CDP 7 84108 2 in 1989.
Lou Donaldson - The Natural Soul Blue Note CDP 7 84108 2 1989
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 9, 1962
| tk.8 | People Will Say We're In Love |
** originally released on Blue Note BLP 4108 in 1963 + 1 bonus track.
1963
Lou Donaldson - Good Gracious! Blue Note BLP 4125 1964
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; John Patton, organ; Grant Green, guitar; Ben Dixon, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 24, 1963
| tk.2 | The Holy Ghost |
| tk.4 | Good Gracious |
| tk.5 | Caracas |
| tk.10 | Cherry |
| tk.15 | Bad John |
| tk.16 | Don't Worry 'Bout Me |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84125 in 1964, B1-54325 in 1997, CDP 7243 8 54325 2 1 in 1997.
The Incredible Jimmy Smith - Rockin' The Boat Blue Note BLP 4141 1963
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Jimmy Smith, organ; Quentin Warren, guitar; Donald Bailey, drums; John Patton, tambourine #1,2,5.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 7, 1963
| 1. tk.2 | Matilda, Matilda! |
| 2. tk.6 | Pork Chop |
| 3. tk.7 | When My Dream Boat Comes Home |
| 4. tk.8 | Please Send Me Someone To Love |
| 5. tk.11A | Just A Closer Walk With Thee |
| 6. tk.15 | Can Heat |
| 7. tk.17 | Trust In Me |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84141 in 1963.
Lou Donaldson - Signifyin' Argo LP-724 1963
Tommy Turrentine, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; John Patton, organ; Roy Montrell, bass; Ben Dixon, drums.
NYC, July 17, 1963
| 12554 | Signifyin' |
| 12555 | I Feel It In My Bones |
| 12556 | Time After Time |
| 12557 | Coffin' A Plea |
| 12558 | Don't Get Around Much Anymore |
| (12553?) | Si Si Safronia |
1964
Lou Donaldson - Cole Slaw Argo LP-747 1965
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Herman Foster, piano; Earl May, bass; Bruno Carr, drums; Ray Barretto, percussion.
NYC, June 19, 1964
| 13287 | O Sole Mio |
| 13288 | Cole Slaw |
| 13289 | Poinciana |
| 13290 | Soul Gumbo |
| 13291 | There Is No Greater Love |
| 13292 | People Will Say We're In Love |
| 13293 | Li'l Miss Fine |
| 13294 | Skylark |
Lou Donaldson - Rough House Blues Cadet LP-768 1966
Dave Burns, Ernie Royal, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, Phil Woods, alto sax; Bob Ashton, tenor sax; Danny Bank, baritone sax; Lloyd Mayers Jr., organ; Richard Davis, bass; Grady Tate, drums; Oliver Nelson, arranger.
NYC, December, 1964
| 13610? | Back Talk |
| 13611 | L.D. Blues |
| 13612 | The Days Of Wine And Roses |
| 13613 | Tippin' In |
| 13614 | Huffin' 'N' Duffin' |
| 13615 | Ignunt Oil |
| 13616 | Rough House Blues |
** part of Oliver Nelson, Lou Donaldson - Back Talk, Chess 2ACMJ-404 in 1976, CH2-92515 in 1984.
Lou Donaldson - Possum Head Argo LP-734 1964
Bill Hardman, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; John Patton, organ; Ray Crawford, guitar; Ben Dixon, drums; Cleopas Morris, percussion.
Chicago, IL?, 1964
| 12963 | Possum Head |
| 12964 | Secret Love |
| 12965 | Frenesi |
| 12966 | Man With A Horn |
| 12967 | Persimmon Three |
| 12968 | Midnight Soul |
| 12969 | Bye Bye Blackbird |
| 12970 | Laura |
1965
Lou Donaldson - Musty Rusty Argo LP-759 1965
Bill Hardman, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Billy Gardner, organ; Grant Green, guitar; Ben Dixon, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 3, 1965
| 13974 | The Space Walk |
| 13975 | Musty Rusty |
| 13976 | Hipty Hop |
| 13977 | Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White |
| 13978 | Ha' Mercy |
| 13979 | Midnight Sun |
** also released on Argo LPS-759 in 1965; Cadet LP-759 in 1960s, LPS-759 in 1960s.
Lou Donaldson - Fried Buzzard Cadet LPS-842 1970
Bill Hardman, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Billy Gardner, organ; Warren Stephens, guitar; Leo Morris, drums.
Bon Ton Club, Buffalo, NY, August 6 and 7, 1965
| 18563 | Fried Buzzard |
| 18564 | Summertime |
| 18565 | Peck Time |
| 18566 | The Thang |
| 18567 | The Best Things In Life Are Free |
| 18568 | Wee |
1966 (age 40)
Lou Donaldson - Blowin' In The Wind Cadet LP-789 1967
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Herman Foster, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Leo Morris, drums; Richard Landrum, congas.
August 30, 1966
| 15115 | Herman's Mambo |
| 15117 | Hello, Dolly |
| 15120 | Blowin' In The Wind |
| 15121 | Who Can I Turn To |
| Relaxing In Blue | |
| Passing Zone | |
| The Wheeler-Dealer |
Lou Donaldson At His Best Cadet LPS-815 1969
same session.
August 30, 1966
| 15122 | Win, Lose Or Draw |
| 15123 | Tangerine |
| 15124 | Blues No. 3 |
| 15125 | Wig Blues |
| 15126 | Day By Day |
| 15127 | Greasy Papa |
| 15128 | Be Anything But Be Mine |
1967
Lou Donaldson - Sweet Slumber Blue Note (J) GXF-3068 1980
Freddie Hubbard, trumpet; Garnett Brown, trombone; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Jerry Dodgion, alto sax, flute; Wayne Shorter, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Al Harewood, drums; Duke Pearson, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 20, 1967
| 1822 tk.4 | Sweet And Lovely |
| 1823 tk.6 | You've Changed |
| 1824 tk.7 | Sweet Slumber |
| 1825 tk.9 | It Might As Well Be Spring |
| 1826 tk.11 | What Will I Tell My Heart |
| 1827 tk.14 | The Good Life |
| 1828 tk.15 | Stardust |
** also released on Blue Note (J) GXK-8164 in 1981. and on Lush Life, Blue Note BST-84254 in 1986, CDP 7 84254 2 in 1988.
Lou Donaldson - Alligator Bogaloo Blue Note BLP 4263 1967
Melvin Lastie, cornet #1-4,6; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Lonnie Smith, organ; George Benson, guitar; Leo Morris, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 7, 1967
| 1. 1867 tk.4 | One Cylinder |
| 2. 1868 tk.6 | Aw Shucks! |
| 3. 1869 tk.8 | Alligator Bogaloo |
| 4. 1870 tk.15 | Rev. Moses |
| 5. 1871 tk.17 | I Want A Little Girl |
| 6. 1872 tk.18 | The Thang |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84263 in 1967, CDP 7 84263 2 in 1987.
Lou Donaldson - Mr. Shing-A-Ling Blue Note BST 84271 1967
Blue Mitchell, trumpet #2-5; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Lonnie Smith, organ; Jimmy Ponder, guitar; Leo Morris, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 27, 1967
| 1. 1971 tk.2 | Ode To Billie Joe |
| 2. 1972 tk.10 | Peepin' |
| 3. 1973 tk.16 | The Kid |
| 4. 1974 tk.17 | The Shadow Of Your Smile |
| 5. 1975 tk.18 | The Humpback |
** also released on Blue Note CDP 0777 7 84271 2 4 in 1997.
1968
Lou Donaldson - Midnight Creeper Blue Note BST 84280 1968
Blue Mitchell, trumpet #2-5; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Lonnie Smith, organ; George Benson, guitar; Leo Morris, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 15, 1968
| 1. tk.4 | Elizabeth |
| 2. tk.8 | Dapper Dan |
| 3. tk.11 | Love Power |
| 4. tk.14 | Midnight Creeper |
| 5. tk.17 | Bag Of Jewels |
Various Artists - The Lost Grooves Blue Note CDP 7243 8 31883 2 1 1995
Blue Mitchell, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, electric alto sax, vocal; Charles Earland, organ; Jimmy Ponder, guitar; Leo Morris, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 6, 1968
| tk.1 | Brother Soul (alternate take) |
Fred Ballard, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, electric alto sax; Leon Spencer, organ; Melvin Sparks, guitar; Idris Muhammad, drums.
Cadillac Club, Newark, NJ, 1st set, November 7, 1970
| tk.2 | The Scorpion (alternate take) |
** originally released on Blue Note B1-31883 in 1995.
Lou Donaldson - Say It Loud! Blue Note BST 84299 1969
Blue Mitchell, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, electric alto sax, vocal; Charles Earland, organ; Jimmy Ponder, guitar; Leo Morris, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 6, 1968
| tk.2 | Brother Soul |
| tk.3 | Snake Bone |
| tk.8 | Say It Loud |
| tk.10 | Caravan |
| tk.12 | Summertime |
1969
Lou Donaldson - Hot Dog Blue Note BST 84318 1969
Ed Williams, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, electric alto sax, vocal; Charles Earland, organ; Melvin Sparks, guitar; Leo Morris, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 25, 1969
| tk.1 | Turtle Walk |
| tk.4 | It's Your Thing |
| tk.8 | Hot Dog |
| tk.11 | Who's Making Love (To Your Old Lady) |
| tk.14 | Bonnie |
** also released on Blue Note B1-28267 in 1994, CDP 7243 8 28267 2 9 in 1994.
Lou Donaldson - Everything I Play Is Funky Blue Note BST 84337 1970
Ed Williams, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, alto sax, electric alto sax; Charles Earland, organ; Melvin Sparks, guitar; Jimmy Lewis, electric bass; Leo Morris, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 22, 1969
| 5027 tk.4 | Donkey Walk |
| 5029 tk.8 | West Indian Daddy |
Blue Mitchell, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, electric alto sax, vocal; Lonnie Smith, organ; Melvin Sparks, guitar; Jimmy Lewis, electric bass; Idris Muhammad, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 9, 1970
| 5761 tk.8 | Everything I Do Gonh Be Funky (From Now On) |
| 5762 tk.12 | Over The Rainbow |
| 5764 tk.14 | Hamp's Hump |
| 5763 tk.16 | Minor Bash |
** also released on Blue Note B1-31248 in 1995, CDP 7243 8 31248 2 4 in 1995.
1970
Lou Donaldson - Pretty Things Blue Note BST 84359 1970
Blue Mitchell, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, electric alto sax, vocal; Lonnie Smith, organ; Melvin Sparks, guitar; Jimmy Lewis, electric bass; Idris Muhammad, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 9, 1970
| 5760 | Tennessee Waltz |
Blue Mitchell, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, electric alto sax; Leon Spencer Jr., organ; Ted Dunbar, guitar; Idris Muhammad, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 12, 1970
| 6520 (tk.3) | Curtis' Song |
| 6521 (tk.6) | Love |
| 6523 (tk.7) | Sassie Lassie |
| 6524 | Just For A Thrill |
| 6525 | Pot Belly |
** also released on Blue Note B1-89794 in 1993, CDP 0777 7 89794 2 5 in 1993.
Lou Donaldson - The Scorpion: Live At The Cadillac Club Blue Note CDP 7243 8 31876 2 1 1995
Fred Ballard, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, electric alto sax; Leon Spencer, organ; Melvin Sparks, guitar; Idris Muhammad, drums.
Cadillac Club, Newark, NJ, 1st set, November 7, 1970
| tk.1 | Foot Pattin' Time |
same personnel.
Cadillac Club, Newark, NJ, 2nd set, November 7, 1970
| tk.10 | Laura |
same personnel.
Cadillac Club, Newark, NJ, 3rd set, November 7, 1970
| tk.13 | Alligator Bogaloo |
| tk.14 | The Scorpion |
| tk.19 | Peppin' |
| tk.20 | The Masquerade Is Over |
** originally released on Blue Note B1-31876 in 1995 + 2 bonus tracks.
1971
Lou Donaldson - Cosmos Blue Note BST 84370 1971
Ed Williams, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, alto sax, electric alto sax; Leon Spencer Jr., organ, electric piano; Melvin Sparks, guitar; Jerry Jemmott, electric bass; Idris Muhammad, drums; Ray Armando, congas; Mildred Brown, Rosalyn Brown, Naomi Thomas, vocal; Jimmy Briggs, vocal arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 16, 1971
| 8136 | The Caterpillar |
| 8137 | I Want To Make It With You |
| 8138 | If There's Hell Down Below |
| 8139 | Caracas |
| 8140 | I'll Be There |
| 8141 | When You're Smiling |
1972
Lou Donaldson - Sophisticated Lou Blue Note BN-LA024-F 1973
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Eugene Bianco, harp; Joe Venuto, vibes; Derek Smith, piano, electric piano; Jay Berliner, guitar, 12-string guitar; Richard Davis, bass; Grady Tate, drums; Omar Clay, percussion; + overdubs: Joe Farrell, Paul Winter, flute, alto flute; Harry Lookofsky, Aaron Rosand, Irving Spice, violin; Seymour Berman, Harry Zaratzian, viola; Seymour Barab, cello; Wade Marcus, arranger.
A&R Studios, NYC, December 8, 1972;
overdubs recorded A&R Studios, NYC, December 18, 1972
| 11399 (tk.7) | Time After Time |
| 11392 (tk.8) | You've Changed |
| 11394 (tk.6) | What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life |
| 11397 (tk.5) | Autumn In New York |
Ron Carter, bass; replaces Davis.
A&R Studios, NYC, December 11, 1972;
overdubs recorded A&R Studios, NYC, December 18, 1972
| 11393 (tk.4) | Stella By Starlight |
| 11396 (tk.14) | You Are The Sunshine Of My Life |
| 11398 (tk.2) | Blues Walk |
| 11395 (tk.2) | The Long Goodbye |
1973
Lou Donaldson - Sassy Soul Blue Note BN-LA109-F 1973
Thad Jones, trumpet; Garnett Brown, trombone; Lou Donaldson, alto sax, electric alto sax; Seldon Powell, tenor sax, flute; Buddy Lucas, harmonica; Paul Griffin, piano, electric piano, organ; Horace Ott, electric piano, arranger, conductor; Hugh McCracken, David Spinozza, John Tropea, electric guitar; Wilbur Bascomb Jr., electric bass; Bernard Purdie, drums; Omar Clay, Jack Jennings, percussion.
Generation Sound Studios, NYC, April 17, 1973
| 12066 | Sanford And Son Theme |
| 12071 | This Is Happiness |
| 12072 | Inner Space |
same personnel.
Generation Sound Studios, NYC, April 18, 1973
| 12067 | Pillow Talk |
| 12068 | Sassy Soul Strut |
| 12069 | Good Morning Heartache |
| 12070 | City, Country, City |
1974
Lou Donaldson - Sweet Lou Blue Note BN-LA259-G 1974
Lou Donaldson, alto sax, electric alto sax; Horace Ott, keyboards, synthesizer, arranger, conductor; Paul Griffin, Clavinet; Cornell Dupree, Hugh McCracken, David Spinozza, guitar; Wilbur Bascomb Jr., electric bass; Bernard Purdie, Jimmie Young, drums; unknown, congas, vibes, percussion; + overdubs: Danny Moore, Ernie Royal, Joe Shepley, trumpet; Garnett Brown, trombone; Arthur Clarke, Seldon Powell, tenor sax, flute; Buddy Lucas, harmonica; Bill Davis, Eric Figueroa, Eileen Gilbert, Hilda Harris, Barbara Massey, William Sample, Carl Williams Jr., background vocal.
Generation Sound Studios, NYC, March 14, 1974;
overdubs recorded Generation Sound Studios, NYC, 1974
| 14049 tk.3 | Hip Trip |
| 14047 tk.5 | If You Can't Handle It Give It To Me |
| 14110 tk.7 | Love Eyes |
same personnel.
Generation Sound Studios, NYC, March 19, 1974;
overdubs recorded Generation Sound Studios, NYC, 1974
| 14051 tk.5 | Peepin' |
| 14052 tk.8 | Herman's Mambo |
| 14048 tk.15 | Lost Love |
same personnel.
Generation Sound Studios, NYC, March 21, 1974;
overdubs recorded Generation Sound Studios, NYC, 1974
| 14050 (tk.11) | You're Welcome, Stop On By |
1976 (age 50)
Lou Donaldson - A Different Scene Cotillion SD 9905 1976
Mike Goldberg, cornet, trumpet, piano, arranger, conductor; Larry Etkin, trumpet; John Kelly, trombone; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Robert Corley, tenor sax; Joe Ferguson, tenor sax, flute; Ricky West, electric piano, Clavinet, Mellotron, arranger, conductor; A.C. Drummer Jr., rhythm guitar; Jacob Hunter, electric bass; Walter "Jojo" Garth, drums; Tony Baxter, lead vocal; Audrinne Ferguson, Cissy Houston, Eddie Jones, Eunice Peterson, Kenny Seymour, Rennelle Stafford, background vocal; unidentified strings.
Groove Sound Studios, NYC, April, 1976?
| 32039 | You Are My Sunshine |
| 32040 | Lovin' You |
| 32041 | High Wire |
| 32042 | Night And Day |
| 32043 | Temptation |
| 32044 | Here's Lovin' At You |
| 32045 | For The Love Of You |
| 32046 | Keep Your Woman |
Lou Donaldson - Color As A Way Of Life Cotillion SD 9915 1977
Paul G. Bogosian, Ernie Royal, trumpet, flugelhorn; John Drew Kelly, trombone, bass trombone; Seldon Powell, flute, baritone sax; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Irving Spice, lead violin; Louis Haber, Elliott Rosoff, David Sackson, Louis Stone, violin; William Phipps, electric piano, Clavinet; A.C. Drummer Jr., guitar; Jacob Hunter, electric bass; Jimmy Young, drums; Jacqueline Copeland, vocal; Dennis Williams, horn arranger, string arranger; Mike Goldberg, arranger, conductor.
Groove Sound Studios, NYC, December, 1976?
| 33044 | Too Much To Explain |
| 33045 | Love For Sale |
| 33046 | A Piece Of Your World |
| 33047 | Passion Fruit |
| 33048 | (Comin' Thru) The Backdoor |
| 33049 | Ebb Tide |
| 33050 | Maker's Dream |
| 33051 | Walkin' Sally |
1980
Red Garland - Wee Small Hours FullHouse (J) PAP-9211 1980
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Red Garland, piano; Jamil Nasser, bass; Jimmy Cobb, drums.
Koseinenkin Kaikan, Tokyo, Japan, February 5, 1980
| Moonlight In Vermont | |
| Street Of Dreams |
Lou Donaldson With Red Garland Trio - Fine And Dandy Lobster (J) LDC 1022
Lou Donaldson, alto sax, vocal; Red Garland, piano; Jamil Nasser, bass; Jimmy Cobb, drums.
Koseinenkin Kaikan, Tokyo, Japan, February 6, 1980
| Stella By Starlight | |
| The Best Things In Life Are Free | |
| Misty | |
| Fine And Dandy | |
| Blues | |
| Lover Man | |
| Tenor Madness |
** also released on Lou Donaldson With Red Garland - Fine And Dandy, Lobster (J) LFA 1060.
Lou Donaldson With Red Garland - Fine And Dandy Lobster (J) LFA 1060
same session.
Koseinenkin Kaikan, Tokyo, Japan, February 6, 1980
| I Got It Bad |
** originally released on Lou Donaldson With Red Garland Trio - Fine And Dandy, Lobster (J) LDC 1022 + 1 bonus track.
1981
Lou Donaldson - Sweet Poppa Lou Muse MR 5247 1981
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Herman Foster, piano; Calvin Hill, bass; Idris Muhammad, drums; Ralph Dorsey, percussion #1,3,6.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 7, 1981
| 1. | Mambo Inn |
| 2. | You'll Never Know |
| 3. | Mo' Gravy |
| 4. | If I Should Lose You |
| 5. | Shuckin' Blues |
| 6. | Don't Take Your Love From Me |
Lou Donaldson Quartet - Forgotten Man Timeless (Du) SJP 153 1982
Lou Donaldson, alto sax, vocal; Herman Foster, piano; Geoff Fuller, bass; Victor Jones, drums.
Milan, Italy, July 2, 1981
| Confirmation | |
| Whiskey Drinkin' Woman | |
| This Is Happiness | |
| Tracy | |
| Melancholy Babby | |
| Don't Blame Me | |
| Exactly Like You |
** also released on Timeless (Du) CD SJP 153.
1982
Mose Allison - Lessons In Living Elektra Musician 60237 1983
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Mose Allison, piano; Eric Gale, guitar; Jack Bruce, bass; Billy Cobham, drums.
Montreux Jazz Festival, Montreux, Switzerland, July 21, 1982
| Lost Mind | |
| Wild Man On The Loose | |
| Your Mind Is On Vacation | |
| You Are My Sunshine | |
| Seventh Son | |
| Everybody Is Cryin' Mercy | |
| Middle Class White Boy | |
| I Don't Worry About A Thing | |
| Night Club |
Lou Donaldson - Back Street Muse MR 5292 1982
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Herman Foster, piano; Jeff Fuller, bass; Victor Jones, drums.
live in Paris, France, 1982
| Be My Love | |
| Cheer, Cheer | |
| Now's The Time | |
| Exactly Like You | |
| Back Street | |
| Confirmation |
1984
Lou Donaldson Quartet - Live In Bologna Vol. 1 Timeless (Du) SJP 202 1986
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Herman Foster, piano; Geoff Fuller, bass; Victor Jones, drums.
Bologna, Italy, January, 1984
| Stella By Starlight | |
| Groovin' High | |
| Summertime | |
| Lou's Blues | |
| St. Thomas | |
| Star Eyes |
** also released on Timeless (Du) CD SJP 202 in 1986.
1985
Various Artists - One Night With Blue Note Volume 3 Blue Note BT 85115 1985
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Jimmy Smith, organ; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Grady Tate, drums.
Town Hall, NYC, February 22, 1985
| Medley: Blues Walk / Gettin' Sentimental Over You |
** also released on Blue Note CDP 7 46149 2 in 1985.
1990 (age 64)
Lou Donaldson Plays The Right Thing Milestone MCD-9190-2 1991
Lou Donaldson, alto sax, vocal; Lonnie Smith, organ; Peter Bernstein, guitar; Bernard Purdie, drums; Ralph Dorsey, congas.
NYC, December 19 and 20, 1990
| Plays The Right Thing | |
| Whiskey Drinkin' Woman | |
| Marmaduke | |
| Harlem Nocturne | |
| This Is Happiness | |
| I Had The Craziest Dream | |
| The Masquerade Is Over | |
| Foot Pattin' Time |
1992
Lou Donaldson - Birdseed Milestone MCD-9198-2 1992
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; David Braham, organ; Peter Bernstein, guitar; Fukushi Tainaka, drums; Ralph Dorsey, congas.
NYC, April 28 and 29, 1992
| Cherry | |
| Walkin' Again | |
| Pennies From Heaven | |
| Red Top | |
| Blue Bossa | |
| Back Door Blues | |
| Dorothy | |
| Birdseed |
1993
Lou Donaldson - Caracas Milestone MCD-9217-2 1991
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Dr. Lonnie Smith, organ; Peter Bernstein, guitar; Kenny Washington, drums; Ralph Dorsey, congas.
July, 1993
| Hot Dog | |
| Just A Dream | |
| Ornithology | |
| I Don't Know Why | |
| Night Train | |
| I Be Blue | |
| Caracas | |
| Lil Darlin' |