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Album · 1962

Gravy Train

by Lou Donaldson

Released
July 1962
Label
Blue Note
Catalogue no.
BLP 4079
Tracklist
7 tracks
Length
43:28
Country
US

“Gravy Train” is an album by Lou Donaldson, released in 1962 on Blue Note. The original release has 7 tracks with a running time of 43:28. Jazz standards on the record include “Avalon”, “Candy” and “The Glory Of Love”. The line-up features Ben Tucker (double bass, bass), Dave Bailey (drums (drum set)), Herman Foster (piano), Lou Donaldson (alto saxophone) and Alec Dorsey (congas).

Who played on Gravy Train

  • Ben Tucker double bass, bass all tracks
  • Dave Bailey drums (drum set) all tracks
  • Herman Foster piano all tracks
  • Lou Donaldson alto saxophone all tracks
  • Alec Dorsey congas

Tracklist

  1. A1 Gravy Train 8:23
  2. A2 South of the Border 5:34
  3. A3 Polka Dots and Moonbeams — Jimmy Van Heusen 5:01
  4. A4 Avalon standard 4:18
  5. B1 Candy standard — Alex Kramer 9:21
  6. B2 Twist Time 6:49
  7. B3 Glory of Love standard — Billy Hill 4:02

Production

  • Alfred Lion producer
  • Rudy van Gelder recording
  • Joe Goldberg liner notes

More albums by Lou Donaldson

New Faces - New Sounds 1952 · Blue Note Quartet/Quintet/Sextet 1957 · Blue Note Lou Takes Off 1958 · Blue Note Blues Walk 1958 · Blue Note Light Foot 1958 · Blue Note The Time Is Right 1959 · Blue Note LD + 3 1959 · Blue Note Sunny Side Up 1961 · Blue Note Here ’Tis 1961 · Blue Note Signifyin' 1963 · Argo The Natural Soul 1963 · Blue Note Good Gracious! 1963 · Blue Note

Frequently asked questions

Who played on Gravy Train?

The line-up of Gravy Train includes Ben Tucker (double bass, bass), Dave Bailey (drums (drum set)), Herman Foster (piano), Lou Donaldson (alto saxophone) and Alec Dorsey (congas).

Which label released Gravy Train?

Gravy Train was released in 1962 on Blue Note (BLP 4079).

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