Album · 1958
Lou Takes Off
- Released
- 1958
- Label
- Blue Note
- Catalogue no.
- BLP 1591
- Tracklist
- 4 tracks
- Length
- 38:17
- Country
- US
“Lou Takes Off” is an album by Lou Donaldson, released in 1958 on Blue Note. The original release has 4 tracks with a running time of 38:17. Jazz standards on the record include “Dewey Square” and “Groovin' High”. The line-up features Art Taylor (drums (drum set)), Curtis Fuller (trombone), Donald Byrd (trumpet), Jamil Nasser (double bass) and Lou Donaldson (alto saxophone).
Who played on Lou Takes Off
- Art Taylor drums (drum set) all tracks
- Curtis Fuller trombone all tracks
- Donald Byrd trumpet all tracks
- Jamil Nasser double bass all tracks
- Lou Donaldson alto saxophone all tracks
- Sonny Clark piano all tracks
Tracklist
- A1 Sputnik 10:05
- A2 Dewey Square standard — Charlie Parker 7:16
- B1 Strollin’ In 14:34
- B2 Groovin’ High standard — Dizzy Gillespie, Frank Paparelli, Charlie Parker 6:22
Production
- Alfred Lion producer
- Rudy van Gelder recording
- Robert Levin liner notes
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Frequently asked questions
Who played on Lou Takes Off?
The line-up of Lou Takes Off includes Art Taylor (drums (drum set)), Curtis Fuller (trombone), Donald Byrd (trumpet), Jamil Nasser (double bass), Lou Donaldson (alto saxophone) and Sonny Clark (piano).
Which label released Lou Takes Off?
Lou Takes Off was released in 1958 on Blue Note (BLP 1591).
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