Jazz Greats: Lou Donaldson

Lou Donaldson (born November 1, 1926)

Jazz Alto Saxophonist, Bandleader and Composer, Lou Donaldson, has worked on many projects during his over 5 decades tenure in the industry. His Soulful technique has added immensely to classics done by Clifford Brown, Philly Joe Jones, Thelonious Monk, Milt Jackson and others. He also released solo efforts; please take a listen here and have a great Saturday:  Autumn and Nocturne and Blues walk

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lou_Donaldson

Background information
Born	November 1, 1926 (age 89) Badin, North Carolina United States
Genres	Bebop, hard bop, jazz blues,soul jazz
Occupation(s)	Bandleader, composer,saxophonist
Instruments	Alto saxophone
Years active	1952–present
Associated acts	Milt Jackson, Clifford Brown, Art Blakey, Jimmy Smith, Lonnie Smith