Lou Donaldson, an alto saxophonist with a supple, earthy style who was a key figure in the development of three styles of ...

Lou Donaldson performing at the Village Vanguard in New York in 1999, with the organist Lonnie Smith and the drummer Idris Muhammad. He was a leading voice of the music known as hard bop.

Donaldson enjoyed several hits, including covers of "Ode to Billie Joe" and "It's Your Thing" Lou Donaldson, acclaimed jazz alto saxophonist, died over the weekend according to a statement from ...

Lou Donaldson's career spanned over half a century, ... Dies at 98. Donaldson enjoyed several hits, including covers of "Ode to Billie Joe" and "It's Your Thing" By. Jade Gomez.

Lou Donaldson, saxophonist who helped shape jazz, dies at 98. In a career dating to the 1940s, he played on acclaimed recordings and worked often with jazz organists. November 11, 2024.