LOU DONALDSON - Pretty Things (1970-1993) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Lou Donaldson has recorded many strong sessions throughout his career but this CD reissue brings back one of the less-significant ones. Organist Leon Spencer dominates the ensembles, the material is a bit trivial and the altoist/leader uses a baritone sax on some of the selections which makes him sound much less individual than usual. Trumpeter Blue Mitchell's solos and a fine closing jam on "Love" help upgrade the music a bit but there are many better Donaldson recordings to acquire first. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Tennessee Waltz 6:39
Pee Wee King / Redd Stewart    
2     Curtis' Song 5:48
L. Spencer Jr.    
3     Sassie Lassie 6:35    
H. Ousley
4     Just For a Thrill 5:28
Lil Hardin Armstrong / Don Raye    
5     Pot Belly 8:12
Lou Donaldson    
6     Love 6:04
Milt Gabler / Bert Kaempfert
Credits :
Alto Saxophone – Lou Donaldson
Drums – Idris Muhammad
Electric Bass – Jimmy Lewis
Guitar – Melvin Sparks, Ted Dunbar
Organ – Leon Spencer, Jr., Lonnie Smith
Recorded By – Rudy Van Gelder
Trumpet – Blue Mitchell