1926 - 2024
Lou Donaldson American Jazz Musician
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Details
| First Name |
Lou
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| Last Name |
Donaldson
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| Birthday |
3rd November, 1926
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| Birthplace |
Badin, North Carolina
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| Died |
9th November, 2024
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| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Bandleader, composer, saxophonist
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| Occupation |
Jazz Musician
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Bebop, hard bop, jazz blues, soul jazz
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| Music Genre |
Jazz
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| Origin |
Badin, North Carolina, U.S.
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| Year(s) Active |
1952–present, 1952–2016, 1952–2017
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| Music Style |
Bop, Soul Jazz, Hard Bop, Jazz Blues, Mainstream Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Saxophone Jazz
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| Music Mood |
Earnest, Elegant, Sophisticated, Amiable/Good-Natured, Earthy, Refined/Mannered, Playful, Passionate, Freewheeling, Energetic, Carefree, Literate, Stylish, Exuberant, Organic, Witty, Rousing, Sweet, Street-Smart, Dramatic, Greasy, Sax (Alto)
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| Instrument (text) |
Alto saxophone
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| Associated Acts |
Milt Jackson, Clifford Brown, Art Blakey, Jimmy Smith, Lonnie Smith, Ray Barretto, Grant Green, George Benson, Idris Muhammad, Blue Mitchell
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| Official Websites |
http://loudonaldson.com
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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.
