Product details
- Label Blue Note
- Artist Lou Donaldson
- Series Tone Poet Series
- Format 1LP
- Country United States
- Released Date 2024
- Genre Jazz
- Sealed Yes
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Midnight Creeper by Lou Donaldson.
Lou Donaldson delivers transformative artistry in this essential recording.
Musical Analysis:
Lou Donaldson leads with distinctive artistry, creating intricate interplay between musicians. The harmonic progressions and rhythm section showcase the evolution of jazz with spontaneous brilliance.
Album Story:
"Midnight Creeper," recorded in 1968 for Blue Note Records, captures alto saxophonist Lou Donaldson at a pivotal moment when hard bop was evolving into soul jazz. The album features an all-star lineup including Blue Mitchell on trumpet, George Benson on guitar before his rise to mainstream fame, Lonnie Smith on organ, and Idris Muhammad on drums. This ensemble created a perfect blend of funky grooves and sophisticated jazz improvisation that would help define the Blue Note sound of the late 1960s.
What makes this album particularly special is Donaldson's ability to walk the line between sophisticated jazz and accessible soul music. The title track became a jazz-funk classic, with its infectious groove and Donaldson's bluesy alto work soaring over Smith's churning organ. The inclusion of young George Benson on guitar adds an extra layer of interest, as listeners can hear his
Pressing Details:
Recorded on March 15, 1968 at Van Gelder Studios, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
[On front, rear and inside gatefold cover]
Blue Note a product of Liberty Records
[On rear and labels]
A Blue Note Records release; Originally released in 1968 on Blue Note Records
©2023 Capitol Records, LLC. Blue Note® is a registered trademark of Capitol Records, LLC.
[Inside gatefold cover]
Blue Note Records Inc.
Printed in U.S.A.
[On labels]
Blue Note Records A division of Liberty Records, Inc.
Runouts are etched.
Track Listing:
A1. Midnight Creeper
A2. Love Power
A3. Elizabeth
B1. Bag Of Jewels
B2. Dapper Dan
Sound Quality:
Exceptional dynamic range captures every nuance – tight bass, warm midrange, crisp highs. High-quality pressing with excellent tracking and quiet surfaces.
Collector's Notes:
Blue Note's legendary sound engineering delivers exceptional quality. Essential for serious collectors – a piece of musical history with lasting value.
Artist: Lou Donaldson
Format: 1LP
Genre: Jazz
Label: Blue Note
Catalog Number: 602445262250
Series: Tone Poet Series
Release Year: 2024
Country: United States
Condition: Sealed (New)
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