Lou Donaldson

Lou Donaldson
Donaldson in 2015
Background information
Birth nameLouis Andrew Donaldson Jr.
Born(1926-11-01)November 1, 1926
Badin, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedNovember 9, 2024(2024-11-09) (aged 98)
Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Bandleader
  • composer
  • saxophonist
InstrumentAlto saxophone
Years active1952–2017
Websiteloudonaldson.com

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.

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