Review by Steve Loewy
A direct (musical) descendant of Bird, alto saxophonist Lou Donaldson has often been criticized for commercial concessions or for lack of imagination. Over a span of decades, his sound remained constant, rarely wavering from his initial bop conception. This set of standards is one of Donaldson's best recordings, in part due to the relaxed setting, but also because of the outstanding piano trio accompanying the saxophonist. Pianist Herman Foster is one of the underrated improvisers of the bop genre, and he, along with bassist Jeff Fuller and drummer Victor Jones, set a sophisticated, vibrant groove that meshes well with Donaldson's brand of straight-ahead blowing. While there is little to distinguish these interpretations of "Stella by Starlight" or "Summertime," the set as a whole has a joyous and even infectious exuberance that should provide an enjoyable, if light, listening experience.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/live-in-bologna-timeless-mw0000912145
A direct (musical) descendant of Bird, alto saxophonist Lou Donaldson has often been criticized for commercial concessions or for lack of imagination. Over a span of decades, his sound remained constant, rarely wavering from his initial bop conception. This set of standards is one of Donaldson's best recordings, in part due to the relaxed setting, but also because of the outstanding piano trio accompanying the saxophonist. Pianist Herman Foster is one of the underrated improvisers of the bop genre, and he, along with bassist Jeff Fuller and drummer Victor Jones, set a sophisticated, vibrant groove that meshes well with Donaldson's brand of straight-ahead blowing. While there is little to distinguish these interpretations of "Stella by Starlight" or "Summertime," the set as a whole has a joyous and even infectious exuberance that should provide an enjoyable, if light, listening experience.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/live-in-bologna-timeless-mw0000912145
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Reseña de Steve Loewy
Un descendiente directo (musical) de Bird, el saxofonista alto Lou Donaldson ha sido a menudo criticado por sus concesiones comerciales o por su falta de imaginación. Durante décadas, su sonido permaneció constante, raramente vacilando de su concepción inicial de bop. Este conjunto de normas es una de las mejores grabaciones de Donaldson, en parte debido al ambiente relajado, pero también por el destacado trío de pianos que acompaña al saxofonista. El pianista Herman Foster es uno de los improvisadores menospreciados del género bop, y él, junto con el bajista Jeff Fuller y el baterista Victor Jones, estableció un sofisticado y vibrante ritmo que encaja bien con el estilo de Donaldson de soplado directo. Aunque hay poco que distinguir entre estas interpretaciones de "Stella by Starlight" o "Summertime", el conjunto tiene una exuberancia alegre e incluso contagiosa que debería proporcionar una experiencia auditiva agradable, aunque ligera.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/live-in-bologna-timeless-mw0000912145
Tracks:
1 - Stella By Starlight - 09:26
2 - Groovin' High - 08:27
3 - Summertime - 09:01
4 - Lou's Blues - 09:17
5 - St. Thomas - 06:08
6 - Star Eyes - 11:45
Credits
Alto Saxophone – Lou Donaldson
Bass – Jeff Fuller
Drums – Victor Jones
Piano – Herman Foster
Label: Timeless Records – CDSJP 202
Released: 1986
Genre: Jazz
Recorded live in Bologna, January 1984.
https://www.discogs.com/Lou-Donaldson-Quartet-Live-In-Bologna/release/6431800
1 - Stella By Starlight - 09:26
2 - Groovin' High - 08:27
3 - Summertime - 09:01
4 - Lou's Blues - 09:17
5 - St. Thomas - 06:08
6 - Star Eyes - 11:45
Credits
Alto Saxophone – Lou Donaldson
Bass – Jeff Fuller
Drums – Victor Jones
Piano – Herman Foster
Label: Timeless Records – CDSJP 202
Released: 1986
Genre: Jazz
Recorded live in Bologna, January 1984.
https://www.discogs.com/Lou-Donaldson-Quartet-Live-In-Bologna/release/6431800
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