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Lou Donaldson
American saxophonist (born 1926) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lou Donaldson (born November 1, 1926)[1] 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 heavily influenced by Charlie Parker, as were many during the bebop era.[1]
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Born | (1926-11-01) November 1, 1926 (age 97) Badin, North Carolina, U.S. |
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Instrument | Alto saxophone |
Years active | 1952–2017 |
Website | loudonaldson |
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