Lou Donaldson
American saxophonist (1926–2024)
Lou Donaldson (November 1, 1926 – November 9, 2024) was an American jazz alto saxophonist. He was born in Badin, North Carolina. He was best known for playing the alto saxophone during the bebop era.[1] He was also known for performing Pot Belly, his cover of Ode to Billie Joe, and his cover of It's Your Thing.
Donaldson died on November 9, 2024 at a hospital in Daytona Beach, Florida from pneumonia-related problems at the age of 98.[2]
References
change- ↑ "Lou Donaldson | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
- ↑ "Jazz legend, Badin native Lou Donaldson has died". The Stanly News and Press. November 10, 2024. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
Other websites
change- Official site
- Lou Donaldson on IMDb
- NEA Jazz Master Lou Donaldson
- All About Jazz
- Lou Donaldson discography at Discogs
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