Released Early July 1962 | Length 43:08 original LP Release date 1961 | |
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Recorded April 27, 1961Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs Gravy Train(1961) A Man with a Horn(1961) Similar Here 'Tis, The Natural Soul, Good Gracious!, Blues Walk, Light‑Foot |
Gravy Train is an album by jazz saxophonist Lou Donaldson recorded for the Blue Note label in 1961 and performed by Donaldson with Herman Foster, Ben Tucker, Dave Bailey, and Alec Dorsey.
Contents
The album was awarded 3½ stars in an Allmusic review by Steve Huey who states "Gravy Train is a fine, if not quite exceptional record from Lou Donaldson's initial soul-jazz phase of the early '60s... Donaldson's playing is pleasant, and the rest of the supporting group maintains a steady groove throughout".
Track listing
All compositions by Lou Donaldson except as indicated- "Gravy Train" - 8:14
- "South of the Border" (Carr, Kennedy) - 5:31
- "Polka Dots and Moonbeams" (Burke, Van Heusen) - 4:59
- "Avalon" (DeSylva, Jolson, Rose) - 4:15
- "Candy" (Mack David, Kramer, Whitney) - 9:18
- "Twist Time" - 6:47
- "Glory of Love" (Billy Hill) - 4:04
Bonus tracks on CD:
- "Gravy Train" [Alternate Take] - 7:30
- "Glory of Love" [Alternate Take] - 3:49
Personnel
Songs
1Gravy Train8:23
2South of Border5:32
3Polka Dots & Moonbeams5:01
References
Gravy Train (Lou Donaldson album) Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA