Lou Donaldson - The Natural Soul [Bonus Tracks]

The Natural Soul finds Lou Donaldson delving deeply into soul-jazz; recording a set of funky, greasy instrumentals with only a few references to hard bop. Donaldson occasionally sounds a little awkward with the relaxed groove of The Natural Soul, as does trumpeter Tommy Turrentine, but the trio of guitarist Grant Green, organist Johnny Patton, and drummer Ben Dixon, keep things cooking. Green and Patton's solos often burn and are always invigorating, and Lou frequently matches their heights. Read More