Album · 1964

Possum Head

Released: 1964
Label: Argo Records
Catalogue no.: LP-734
Tracklist: 8 tracks
Length: 41:40
Country: US

“Possum Head” is an album by Lou Donaldson, released in 1964 on Argo Records. The original release has 8 tracks with a running time of 41:40. Jazz standards on the record include “Bye Bye Blackbird”, “Frenesi”, “Laura” and “Secret Love”. The line-up features Ben Dixon (membranophone, drums (drum set)), John Patton (organ), Lou Donaldson (alto saxophone), Ray Crawford (guitar) and Bill Hardman (trumpet).

Who played on Possum Head

Ben Dixon membranophone, drums (drum set) all tracks
John Patton organ all tracks
Lou Donaldson alto saxophone all tracks
Ray Crawford guitar all tracks
Bill Hardman trumpet
Cleopas "Mopedido" Morris congas

Tracklist

A1 Possum Head 3:14
A2 Secret Love standard 5:40
A3 Midnight Soul 4:54
A4 Bye Bye Blackbird standard 6:30
B1 Laura standard 4:36
B2 Persimmon Tree 5:35
B3 Frenesi standard 6:09
B4 Man With A Horn — Jack Jenney, Bonnie Lake 5:02

Production

Al Clarke liner notes

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Frequently asked questions

Who played on Possum Head?

The line-up of Possum Head includes Ben Dixon (membranophone, drums (drum set)), John Patton (organ), Lou Donaldson (alto saxophone), Ray Crawford (guitar), Bill Hardman (trumpet) and Cleopas "Mopedido" Morris (congas).

Which label released Possum Head?

Possum Head was released in 1964 on Argo Records (LP-734).

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