A classic meeting between alto giant Lou Donaldson and Blue Note's crack
Three Sounds combo – the great piano trio led by the mighty
Gene Harris! The formula was one that Blue Note employed on a number of sessions from the time – and it makes a lot of sense, because the
Three Sounds are a very tight rhythm group, just waiting for a strong soloist to front their rolling soulful grooves – in ways that really set sessions like this apart from their standard albums for the label. On this one, the
Sounds give Lou a nice tight backing, and he repays the favor by laying down some very tight, very in-the-pocket solos with a good soul jazz groove. Tracks include "Jump Up", "Confirmation", "Smooth Groove", and "Blue Moon".
(Japanese King pressing, with insert – GXK 8229. Cover has very light wear in one corner, but this is a great copy.)