Blues Walk
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Blues Walk is an album by jazz saxophonist Lou Donaldson
Lou Donaldson
Lou Donaldson is a jazz alto saxophonist. He was born in Badin, North Carolina. He is best known for his soulful, bluesy approach to playing the alto saxophone, although in his formative years he was, as many were of the bebop era, heavily influenced by Charlie Parker.His first recordings were...
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It has been considered Donaldson's "undisputed masterpiece".
Track listing
- "Blues Walk" (Donaldson) 6:44
- "Move" (Best) 5:54
- "The Masquerade Is Over" (Magidson, Wrubel) 5:54
- "Play Ray" (Donaldson) 5:32
- "Autumn Nocturne" (Gannon, Myrow) 4:55
- Callin' All Cats" (Donaldson) 5:15
Personnel
- Lou Donaldson - alto saxophone
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