- Born
- 1 November 1926
Badin - Died
- 9 November 2024
Daytona Beach - Country
- United States
- Active
- 1952–2017
- Record labels
- Blue Note
- Discography
- 49 albums
Biography
Lou Donaldson was a jazz musician who played saxophone, alto saxophone and voice. Lou Donaldson was born on 1 November 1926 in Badin and died on 9 November 2024 in Daytona Beach. The music is usually filed under jazz, bebop and soul jazz. Record labels: Blue Note. The discography here lists 49 albums, from “New Faces - New Sounds” (1952) to “Complete 1952 Blue Note Sessions” (2002). Honours include North Carolina Award for Fine Arts (2012) and NEA Jazz Masters.
Louis Andrew Donaldson Jr. (November 1, 1926 – November 9, 2024) was an American jazz alto saxophonist. He was best known for his soulful, bluesy approach to playing the alto saxophone, although in his formative years, he was heavily influenced by Charlie Parker, as were many during the bebop era.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Awards
- 2012 North Carolina Award for Fine Arts
- NEA Jazz Masters
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Lou Donaldson play?
Lou Donaldson is known for playing saxophone, alto saxophone and voice.
When and where was Lou Donaldson born?
Lou Donaldson was born 1 November 1926 in Badin.
What are Lou Donaldson's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include New Faces - New Sounds (1952), Quartet/Quintet/Sextet (1957), Blues Walk (1958), Light Foot (1958) and Lou Takes Off (1958).
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