Vinyl SWING AND SOUL

Description

Discover "Swing and Soul" by the Lou Donaldson Quintet, a limited edition vinyl set to release on July 11, 2025. This 1957 album captures the energy and elegance of saxophonist Lou Donaldson leading an inspired quintet. Blending hard bop with hints of soul jazz, each track radiates warmth and swing. Supported by a solid rhythm section and expressive solos, Donaldson delivers a fluid, bluesy style that is both accessible and refined. The overall mood is relaxed and open to improvisation, while maintaining a strong stylistic coherence that showcases the group's musical chemistry and Donaldson's distinctive voice on the alto saxophone.