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Lou Donaldson's undisputed masterpiece, Blues Walk, marks the point where the altoist began to decisively modify his heavy Charlie Parker influence and add a smoky, bluesy flavor of his own. The material is still firmly in the bebop vein, and the mellower moments aren't as sleepy as some of Donaldson's subsequent work, so the album sounds vital and distinctive even as it slows down and loosens things up. That makes it the definitive release in Donaldson's early, pre-soul-jazz period, but what elevates Blues Walk to classic status is its inviting warmth. Donaldson's sweetly singing horn is ingratiating and melodic throughout the six selections, making even his most advanced ideas sound utterly good-natured and accessible. The easy-swinging title cut is a classic, arguably Donaldson's signature tune even above his late-'60s soul-jazz hits, and his other two originals -- "Play Ray" and "Callin' All Cats" -- are in largely the same vein. Elsewhere, Donaldson displays opposite extremes of his sound; the up-tempo bebop classic "Move" provokes his fieriest playing on the record, and his romantic version of "Autumn Nocturne" is simply lovely, a precursor to Lush Life. The addition of Ray Barretto on conga is a subtle masterstroke, adding just a bit more rhythmic heft to the relaxed swing. There are numerous likable records in Donaldson's extensive catalog, but Blues Walk is the best of them all.
© Steve Huey /TiVo
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Ray Barretto, AssociatedPerformer - Alfred Lion, Producer - Dave Bailey, AssociatedPerformer - Lou Donaldson, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Peck Morrison, AssociatedPerformer - Herman Foster, AssociatedPerformer - Blue Horizon Music Inc / EMI Unart Catalog Inc / UA Music International Inc / EMI U Catalog Inc / EMI Catalogue Partnership / EMI United Partnership Ltd, MusicPublisher
2019 Marathon Media International, under exclusive license to Music Manager 1958 Marathon Media International, under exclusive license to Music Manager
Ray Barretto, AssociatedPerformer - Alfred Lion, Producer - Dave Bailey, AssociatedPerformer - Lou Donaldson, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Peck Morrison, AssociatedPerformer - Herman Foster, AssociatedPerformer - Beechwood Music Corporation / Campbell Connelly & Co Ltd, MusicPublisher
2019 Marathon Media International, under exclusive license to Music Manager 1958 Marathon Media International, under exclusive license to Music Manager
Ray Barretto, AssociatedPerformer - Alfred Lion, Producer - Dave Bailey, AssociatedPerformer - Lou Donaldson, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Peck Morrison, AssociatedPerformer - Herman Foster, AssociatedPerformer - Music Sales Corporation / Campbell Connelly & Co Ltd, MusicPublisher - Chappell Co Inc / Warner Chappell North America Ltd, MusicPublisher
2019 Marathon Media International, under exclusive license to Music Manager 1958 Marathon Media International, under exclusive license to Music Manager
Ray Barretto, AssociatedPerformer - Alfred Lion, Producer - Dave Bailey, AssociatedPerformer - Lou Donaldson, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Peck Morrison, AssociatedPerformer - Herman Foster, AssociatedPerformer - Blue Horizon Music Inc / EMI Unart Catalog Inc / UA Music International Inc / EMI U Catalog Inc / EMI Catalogue Partnership / EMI United Partnership Ltd, MusicPublisher
2019 Marathon Media International, under exclusive license to Music Manager 1958 Marathon Media International, under exclusive license to Music Manager
Ray Barretto, AssociatedPerformer - Alfred Lion, Producer - Dave Bailey, AssociatedPerformer - Lou Donaldson, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Peck Morrison, AssociatedPerformer - Herman Foster, AssociatedPerformer - Advanced Music Corporation / Chappell Music Ltd, MusicPublisher
2019 Marathon Media International, under exclusive license to Music Manager 1958 Marathon Media International, under exclusive license to Music Manager
Ray Barretto, AssociatedPerformer - Alfred Lion, Producer - Dave Bailey, AssociatedPerformer - Lou Donaldson, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Peck Morrison, AssociatedPerformer - Herman Foster, AssociatedPerformer - Groove Music Co / Blue Horizon Music Inc / EMI Unart Catalog Inc / UA Music International Inc / EMI U Catalog Inc / EMI Catalogue Partnership / EMI United Partnership Ltd, MusicPublisher
2019 Marathon Media International, under exclusive license to Music Manager 1958 Marathon Media International, under exclusive license to Music Manager
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Lou Donaldson's undisputed masterpiece, Blues Walk, marks the point where the altoist began to decisively modify his heavy Charlie Parker influence and add a smoky, bluesy flavor of his own. The material is still firmly in the bebop vein, and the mellower moments aren't as sleepy as some of Donaldson's subsequent work, so the album sounds vital and distinctive even as it slows down and loosens things up. That makes it the definitive release in Donaldson's early, pre-soul-jazz period, but what elevates Blues Walk to classic status is its inviting warmth. Donaldson's sweetly singing horn is ingratiating and melodic throughout the six selections, making even his most advanced ideas sound utterly good-natured and accessible. The easy-swinging title cut is a classic, arguably Donaldson's signature tune even above his late-'60s soul-jazz hits, and his other two originals -- "Play Ray" and "Callin' All Cats" -- are in largely the same vein. Elsewhere, Donaldson displays opposite extremes of his sound; the up-tempo bebop classic "Move" provokes his fieriest playing on the record, and his romantic version of "Autumn Nocturne" is simply lovely, a precursor to Lush Life. The addition of Ray Barretto on conga is a subtle masterstroke, adding just a bit more rhythmic heft to the relaxed swing. There are numerous likable records in Donaldson's extensive catalog, but Blues Walk is the best of them all.
© Steve Huey /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 6 track(s)
- Total length: 00:34:04
- Main artists: Lou Donaldson
- Label: Music Manager
- Genre: Jazz Bebop
2019 Marathon Media International, under exclusive license to Music Manager 1958 Marathon Media International, under exclusive license to Music Manager
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