Sweet Poppa Lou

Sweet Poppa Lou is a 1981 album by jazz saxophonist Lou Donaldson, his first recording for the Muse label, featuring Donaldson's quartet with Herman Foster, Calvin Hill, Idris Muhammad, and additional percussion on three tracks by Ralph Dorsey.^[1]

Reception

The album was awarded three stars in an Allmusic review.^[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Lou Donaldson except where noted

1. "Mambo Inn" (Mario Bauzá, Edgar Sampson, Bobby Woodlen)
2. "You'll Never Know" (Harry Warren, Mack Gordon)
3. "Mo' Gravy"
4. "If I Should Lose You" (Ralph Rainger, Leo Robin)
5. "Shuckin' Blues"
6. "Don't Take Your Love from Me" (Henry Nemo)

Personnel

• Lou Donaldson - alto saxophone
• Herman Foster - piano
• Calvin Hill - bass
• Idris Muhammad - drums
• Ralph Dorsey - percussion (tracks 1–3)

References

1. ^ Lou Donaldson discography accessed December 16, 2009.
2. ^ [ Allmusic Review] accessed December 16, 2009.