Released 2000 | Length 79:56 Release date 2000 | |
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Recorded November 5, 6, 8 & 10, 1999 Producer SOS Productions in conjunction with HOSS Similar Back Street, Birdseed, Rough House Blues, Play the Right Thing, Cole Slaw | ||
Relaxing at Sea: Live on the QE2 is a live album by jazz saxophonist Lou Donaldson recorded on the RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 cruise ship 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.
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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".
Track listing
All compositions by Lou Donaldson except as indicated- "Harlem Nocturne" (Earle Hagen, Dick Rogers) - 7:57
- "Marmaduke" (Charlie Parker) - 8:07
- "Whiskey Drinkin' Woman" - 12:34
- "Midnight Creeper" - 6:27
- "Fast and Freaky" - 5:26
- "It Was a Dream" (Big Bill Broonzy) - 7:03
- "Confirmation" (Parker) - 8:02
- "Now's the Time" (Parker) - 10:32
- "I Can't Get Started" (Vernon Duke, Ira Gershwin) - 7:32
- "Lou's New York Theme Song" - 0:34
- Jazzspeak - 5:38
Personnel
Songs
1Harlem Nocturne7:57
2Marmaduke8:08
3Whiskey Drinkin' Woman12:35