Lou Donaldson
Lou Donaldson (born November 1, 1926) is an American retired jazz alto saxophonist. He is best known for his soulful, bluesy approach to playing the alto saxophone, although in his formative years he was, as many were of the bebop era, heavily influenced by Charlie Parker.
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Born | Badin, North Carolina, U.S. | November 1, 1926
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Instrument(s) | Alto saxophone |
Years active | 1952–2017 |
Website | loudonaldson |
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