LOU DONALDSON.Blues Walk.'65 US Blue Note 43 West St Lp

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Jul 24, 2010 Sold Date

Jul 14, 2010 Start Date

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LOU DONALDSON
BLUES WALK

Description: Lou Donaldson's Undisputed Masterpiece, Blues Walk, Marks The Point Where The Altoist Began To Decisively Modify His Heavy Charlie Parker Influence And Add A Smoky, Bluesy Flavor Of His Own. The Material Is Still Firmly In The Bebop Vein, And The Mellower Moments Aren't As Sleepy As Some Of Donaldson's Subsequent Work, So The Album Sounds Vital And Distinctive Even As It Slows Down And Loosens Things Up. That Makes It The Definitive Release In Donaldson's Early, Pre-Soul-Jazz Period, But What Elevates Blues Walk To Classic Status Is Its Inviting Warmth. Donaldson's Sweetly Singing Horn Is Ingratiating And Melodic Throughout The Six Selections, Making Even His Most Advanced Ideas Sound Utterly Good-Natured And Accessible. The Easy-Swinging Title Cut Is A Classic, Arguably Donaldson's Signature Tune Even Above His Late-'60s Soul-Jazz Hits, And His Other Two Originals -- "Play Ray" And "Callin' All Cats" -- Are In Largely The Same Vein. Elsewhere, Donaldson Displays Opposite Extremes Of His Sound; The Up-Tempo Bebop Classic "Move" Provokes His Fieriest Playing On The Record, And His Romantic Version Of "Autumn Nocturne" Is Simply Lovely, A Precursor To Lush Life. The Addition Of Ray Barretto On Conga Is A Subtle Masterstroke, Adding Just A Bit More Rhythmic Heft To The Relaxed Swing. There Are Numerous Likable Records In Donaldson's Extensive Catalog, But Blues Walk Is The Best Of Them All.

Label: Blue Note ( 43 West St Label)

Matrix Number: 1593

Release Date: 1965 (US Mono Press)

Record Condition: Vg+ (Please Note: Record Has A Few Marks But Plays Nicely Without Jumping or Sticking)

Cover Condition: Excellent

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MINT……The Record Itself Is In Brand New Condition With No Surface Marks Or Deterioration In Sound Quality. The Cover And Any Extra Items Such As The Lyric Sheet, Booklet Or Poster Are In Perfect Condition. Records Advertised As Sealed Or Unplayed Should Be Mint.

EXCELLENT……The Record Shows Some Signs Of Having Been Played, But There Is Very Little Lessening In Sound Quality. The Cover And Packaging Might Have Slight Wear And/Or Creasing.

VERY GOOD+ ……The Record Has Obviously Been Played Many Times, But Displays No Major Deterioration In Sound Quality, Despite Noticeable Surface Marks And The Occasional Light Scratch. Normal Wear And Tear On The Cover Or Extra Items, Without Any Major Defects, Is Acceptable.

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