Lou Donaldson's Say It Loud! is a bold and soulful session that finds the legendary alto saxophonist channeling the spirit of the late 1960s with a band that brings serious firepower. Joined by trumpeter Blue Mitchell, organist Charles Earland, and guitarist Jimmy Ponder, Donaldson delivers a set that blends hard bop with funky grooves, kicking things off with a swaggering take on James Brown's iconic "Say It Loud (I'm Black and I'm Proud)."
The album moves fluidly between deeply soulful interpretations of classics like Gershwin's "Summertime" and Ellington's "Caravan" before diving into the hard-grooving originals "Snake Bone" and "Brother Soul" on Side 2. This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition was mastered by Kevin Gray directly from the original master tapes and pressed on 180-gram vinyl, making it a worthy way to experience this dynamic and punchy recording. It also comes packaged in a gatefold sleeve.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Blue Note
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 03/21/2025
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TRACKS
A1. Say It Loud I´m Black And Proud
A2. Summertime
A3. Caravan
B1. Snake Bone
B2. Brother Soul
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