Lou Donaldson - Here 'Tis (2LP, 45 tours)
Rarity, Unsealed (mint conditions)
Lou Donaldson, sax (alto) [click here to see more vinyl featuring Lou Donaldson]
Dave Bailey, drums
Grant Green, guitar
Baby Face Willette, organ
2 LPs, standard sleeve
Limited & Numbered Edition (Number : 1023)
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 45RPM
Size : 12''
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Record Technology Incorporated
Label : Analogue Productions
Original Label : Blue Note
Recorded at Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs by Rudy Van Gelder Studio NJ, on January 23, 1961
Produced by Alfed Lion
Remastered by Kevin Gray, Steve Hoffman at AcousTech Mastering
Originally released in 1961
Reissued in 2009
Tracks :
Side A:
- A Foggy Day
- Here 'Tis
Side B:
- Cool Blues
Side C:
- Watusi Jump
Side D:
- Walk Wid Me
Reviews :
"Here 'Tis is in the front rank of Lou Donaldson records, an exceptionally funky soul-jazz session that finds the saxophonist swinging harder than usual. As he moves from hard bop to soul-jazz, Donaldson reveals a bluesy streak to his playing while keeping the vigorous attack that defined his best bop. Donaldson's playing is among his finest in the soul-jazz vein, but what makes Here 'Tis such an enjoyable session is his interaction with his supporting trio of guitarist Grant Green, organist Baby Face Willette, and drummer Dave Bailey. As support, all three know how to keep a groove gritty and flexible, following Lou's lead and working a swinging beat that keeps flowing, never growing static. Green and Willette also have their time in the spotlight, and both musicians are frequently stunning. Green's single-note leads are clean and inventive; Willette is rhythmic and forceful, but also capable of soulful, mellow leads on the slow blues. Their talent, combined with Donaldson at a peak, results in a terrific record." AllMusic by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Rating:
AllMusic 4.5/5 , Discogs 4.41/5