Lou Donaldson: Gravy Train. 1961

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Tabatha

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They really don’t make tunes like this anymore.Sad but true.

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4 years 4 months ago

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SAX

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Hunting for more Donaldson now hehe

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Kurt

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I play the alto saxophone, I practice alot, and I recently went to my local music store, I tried several alto saxophones, and I have a thin tone on them, I want to get a jazz tone, yes like Lou Donaldson haha. Trying still trying. Ty for posting this.

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Marcie

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Enjoyed this one,,, keep posting.

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4 years 6 months ago

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Sameer

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Amazing talent. Have not heard Donaldson before, now I am looking up more of his tunes. Ty

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Darryl

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I’m 16 years old, and I want to play the saxophone so bad. I’m going to raise money this winter so that I can get either an alto or a tenor saxophone. Listening to old masters like donaldson makes me even more motivated. Thank you.

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esmeralda m

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Nice and easy as it gets. Do you have any other tracks of LD?

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Yes, a few more. Keep watching this space. ;)

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4 years 7 months ago

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