Lou Donaldson - The Complete Albums Collection: 1953 - 1959 (2017)

THE COMPLETE ALBUMS COLLECTION: 1953-1959 The oldest living musician from Blue Note Records classic era, Lou Donaldson has spent more than six decades carving himself an enduring and formidable reputation as an alto saxophonist, bandleader and composer. Having recorded many classic albums under his own name, and as second string to a host of other ground-breaking jazz musicians, Donaldson started out emulating the bebop style of Charlie Parker, before later developing his instantly-recognisable soulful, bluesy tone. This four disc collection contains the entire output of Lou Donaldson s work as bandleader between the years 1953 - 1959, one of the most exciting periods of the great man s career. Featuring eight complete albums and showcasing the talents too of such legendary jazz greats as Art Blakey, Horace Silver, Donald Byrd, Ray Barretto and Jimmy Smith alongside the saxophonist, the five hours of music collated here will prove the perfect introduction to a musician whose talents and impact on musical history cannot be underestimated.