Say It Loud - Lou Donaldson

I was reading recently where a guy was asking for advice. Lou Donaldson was making an appearence and should he bother to go. I guess since he's in his 80's, Lou doesn't blow as forcefully as he once did, but what a gem. I wouldn't pass up the chance to see an icon like this for nothing.

I was really happy when I scored this record for just a couple of bucks out of a dusty box.

Lou Donaldson - Say It Loud

Taken from a Blue Note 84299 vinyl

1. Say it Loud I'm Black and I'm Proud

2. Summertime

3. Caravan

4. Snake Bone

5. Brother Soul

Lou Donaldson - alto

Blue Mitchell - trumpet

Jimmy Ponder - guitar

Charles Earland - organ

Leo Morris - drums

The Hub of Hubbard

After Freddie Hubbard's recent passing, it was time to dig up an old gem and relisten with fresh ears. I probably hadn't listened to this record in 10 years, but I was handsomely rewarded with the playing...and so I share it with you.

The Hub of Hubbard

1972 BASF

Freddie Hubbard - Trumpet
Richard Davis - Bass
Eddie Daniels - Tenor sax
Roland Hanna - Piano
Louis Hayes - Drums

produced by Joachim E. Berendt

1. Without A Song
2. Just One Of Those Things
3. Blues For Duane
4. The Things We Did Last Summer

Dolo Coker - Dolo

Has really been a couple of months since I posted? Damn technology holding me back. Well, I am trying something new so let's see how this works. An obscure little jazz record that I love.
More info if it works....

Dolo Coker was famous for his record California Hard which featured saxophonist Art Pepper.

This one from '77 features the cream of the west coast studio guys at the time.

You'll find this gem here. Xanadu 139

Dolo Coker - piano

Blue Mitchell - trumpet and flugelhorn

Harold Land - tenor sax

Leroy Vinnegar - bass

Frank Butler - drums

1. Dolo

2. Affair In Havana

3. Lady Hawthorne, Please

4. Field Day

5. Never Let Me Go

6. Smack Up

recorded 12/26/76

produced by Don Schlitten