Album · 1990
Play the Right Thing
- Released
- 1990
- Tracklist
- 8 tracks
- Length
- 49:47
“Play the Right Thing” is an album by Lou Donaldson, released in 1990. The original release has 8 tracks with a running time of 49:47. Jazz standards on the record include “Harlem Nocturne” and “The Masquerade Is Over”. The line-up features Bernard “Pretty” Purdie (drums (drum set)), Dr. Lonnie Smith (organ), Lou Donaldson (alto saxophone), Peter Bernstein (guitar) and Ralph Dorsey (congas).
Who played on Play the Right Thing
- Bernard “Pretty” Purdie drums (drum set) all tracks
- Dr. Lonnie Smith organ all tracks
- Lou Donaldson alto saxophone all tracks
- Peter Bernstein guitar all tracks
- Ralph Dorsey congas
Tracklist
- 1 Play the Right Thing 6:24
- 2 Whiskey Drinkin' Woman 6:05
- 3 Marmaduke — Charlie Parker 6:47
- 4 Harlem Nocturne standard — Earle Hagen 5:50
- 5 This Is Happiness — Tadd Dameron 7:55
- 6 I Had the Craziest Dream — Harry Warren 6:24
- 7 The Masquerade Is Over standard 4:15
- 8 Footpattin' Time 6:07
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Frequently asked questions
Who played on Play the Right Thing?
The line-up of Play the Right Thing includes Bernard “Pretty” Purdie (drums (drum set)), Dr. Lonnie Smith (organ), Lou Donaldson (alto saxophone), Peter Bernstein (guitar) and Ralph Dorsey (congas).
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