This 1967 album captures Donaldson in a prime period, blending soul, blues, and funk into his distinctive jazz sound.
- "Alligator Bogaloo" reached #15 on Billboard's Jazz Albums chart.
- The album features Lonnie Smith on organ and George Benson on guitar, both prominent figures in jazz in their own right.
- The title track became a minor hit, showcasing Donaldson's accessible, groove-oriented style.
Lou Donaldson is a jazz saxophonist from North Carolina, known for his bluesy, soulful playing and a string of hard bop and soul jazz albums for Blue Note. In 1967, he was hitting a commercial stride with a series of funk- and soul-inflected albums that would define the sound of jazz-funk for years to come.
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