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Lou Donaldson & Grant Green – Cool Blues

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Artist……………: Lou Donaldson & Grant Green

Album…………….: Cool Blues

Genre…………….: Jazz, soul.jazz

Source……………: NMR

Year……………..: 2012

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Tracklisting

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From http://www.jazzmessengers.com/

This release presents Lou Donaldson’s complete original LP Here ’Tis (Blue Note BST84066), which marks the first of his six recording sessions with the brilliant guitarist .Grant Green. The group is complemented by organist Baby Face Willette (with whom Donaldson would never record again), and drummer Dave Bailey. Also included here is a complete session recorded by Donaldson and Green shortly after in the same format, but this time with Brother Jack McDuff on organ (with whom the saxophonist would never collaborate again), and Joe Dukes on drums.

Review of original release from http://www.allmusic.com/:

by Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Here ‘Tis is in the front rank of Lou Donaldson records, an exceptionally funky soul-jazz session that finds the saxophonist swinging harder than usual. As he moves from hard bop to soul-jazz, Donaldson reveals a bluesy streak to his playing while keeping the vigorous attack that defined his best bop. Donaldson’s playing is among his finest in the soul-jazz vein, but what makes Here ‘Tis such an enjoyable session is his interaction with his supporting trio of guitarist Grant Green, organist Baby Face Willette, and drummer Dave Bailey. As support, all three know how to keep a groove gritty and flexible, following Lou’s lead and working a swinging beat that keeps flowing, never growing static. Green and Willette also have their time in the spotlight, and both musicians are frequently stunning. Green’s single-note leads are clean and inventive; Willette is rhythmic and forceful, but also capable of soulful, mellow leads on the slow blues. Their talent, combined with Donaldson at a peak, results in a terrific record.

Personnel:

LOU DONALDSON alto sax GRANT GREEN guitar on all tracks, plus:

[1-5] Here ’Tis

BABY FACE WILLETTE (org)

DAVE BAILEY (d)

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, January 23, 1961.

[6-10]

BROTHER JACK McDUFF (org)

JOE DUKES (d).

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, September 25, 1961

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Tracklisting

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1. Lou Donaldson & Grant Green – A Foggy Day [06:38]

2. Lou Donaldson & Grant Green – Here ‘Tis [09:26]

3. Lou Donaldson & Grant Green – Cool Blues [06:53]

4. Lou Donaldson & Grant Green – Watusi Jump [07:32]

5. Lou Donaldson & Grant Green – Walk Wid Me [08:36]

6. Lou Donaldson & Grant Green – Misty [08:33]

7. Lou Donaldson & Grant Green – Please [06:08]

8. Lou Donaldson & Grant Green – Man With a Horn [05:48]

9. Lou Donaldson & Grant Green – Prisoner of Love [05:11]

10. Lou Donaldson & Grant Green – Stardust [06:12]

Playing Time………: 01:11:01

Total Size………..: 134.61 MB

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