Relaxing at Sea: Live on the QE2

Relaxing at Sea: Live on the QE2
Live album by
ReleasedNovember 2000
RecordedNovember 5, 6, 8 & 10, 1999
VenueQueen Elizabeth 2
GenreJazz
Length79:56
LabelChiaroscuro
ProducerSOS Productions in conjunction with HOSS
Lou Donaldson chronology
Sentimental Journey
(1995)
Relaxing at Sea: Live on the QE2
(2000)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings

Relaxing at Sea: Live on the QE2 is a live album by jazz saxophonist Lou Donaldson recorded on the Queen Elizabeth 2 ocean liner and released on the Chiaroscuro label featuring Donaldson with Lonnie Smith, Randy Johnston, and Danny Burger with Nicholas Payton added on trumpet on two tracks.

The album was awarded 4 stars in an Allmusic review by Alex Henderson who states "Donaldson continued to command a loyal following when he entered his 70s; the improviser had just turned 73 when Relaxing at Sea was recorded... it was obvious that he could still play the heck out of his alto... Although it falls short of essential, Relaxing at Sea Live on the QE2 is a solid, pleasing addition to Donaldson's huge catalog".