A sideman for such luminaries as Art Blakey, Gene Ammons, and Thelonious Monk in the 1950s, Lou Donaldson would build an astounding discography with countless albums up until the late 90s. He also collaborated with Jimmy Smith, with whom he established a Soul Jazz sound that resonated with the instigators of the 90s Acid Jazz scene and Hip Hop beatmakers, who eagerly sampled his licks.
It's on this album, with the track "One Cylinder", that Jimmy Jay found the sample for MC Solaar's legendary "Qui sème le vent récolte le Tempo". *Alligator Bogaloo* (1967) brings together giants such as Lonnie Smith (Hammond Organ) and George Benson (Guitar). This 180-gram vinyl reissue will undoubtedly be a treat for fans of the genre.
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