Lou Donaldson - Gravy Train

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 54:37
Size: 125.1 MB
Styles: Bop, Saxophone jazz
Year: 1961/2007
Art: Front

[8:15] 1. Gravy Train
[5:33] 2. South Of The Border
[4:59] 3. Polka Dots And Moonbeams
[4:15] 4. Avalon
[9:18] 5. Candy
[6:48] 6. Twist Time
[4:04] 7. Glory Of Love
[7:31] 8. Gravy Train (Alternate Take)
[3:49] 9. Glory Of Love (Alternate Take)

Alongside the forward thinking post bop released on Blue Note in the early 1960s was a strain of funkier, simpler, and more blues-based jazz exemplified by the likes of organist Jimmy Smith and saxophonist Lou Donaldson. Donaldson's 1961 effort, GRAVY TRAIN, re-released in 2007 complete with Rudy Van Gelder remastering, is a strong example of the style. Donaldson takes on standards ("Polka Dots and Moonbeams") as well as originals, but infuses everything with a deep, bluesy flavor. The conga-driven groove of the title cut, and the Latin-tinged "South of the Border" are standouts.

Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on April 27, 1961.

Lou Donaldson (alto saxophone); Lou Donaldson; Ben Tucker (bass guitar); Herman Foster (piano); Dave Bailey (drums); Alec Dorsey (congas). Audio Remasterer: Rudy Van Gelder. Liner Note Author: Bob Blumenthal. Recording information: The Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ (04/27/1961). Personnel: Lou Donaldson (alto saxophone); Herman Foster (piano); Ben Tucker (bass); Dave Bailey (drums); Alec Dorsey (congas).

Gravy Train

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