Cool Struttin’ (Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series): Vinyl LP

Lou Donaldson, an alto saxophonist, had already led seven Blue Note sessions before creating his undisputed masterpiece, Blues Walk, in 1958. After his first appearance on a Milt Jackson date in 1952, he quickly became a regular on the Blue Note scene, featuring in sessions led by Thelonious Monk, Art Blakey, Jimmy Smith, and co - leading with Clifford Brown. On Blues Walk, Donaldson brought back the lineup from his 1957 album Swing and Soul. With Herman Foster on piano, Peck Morrison on bass, Dave Bailey on drums, and Ray Barretto on congas, they created an excellent six - song set. The title track, Cool Struttin’, a laid - back minor blues, is one of his most memorable themes, opening the album with a standout performance. Donaldson shows his bluesy side on “Play Ray,” his bop skills on uptempo numbers like “Move” and “Callin’ All Cats,” and gives stunning renditions of the standards “Autumn Nocturne” and “The Masquerade Is Over.” This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is in stereo, all - analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal. Tracklist: Side A: 1. Blue Walk, 2. Move, 3. The Masquerade Is Over; Side B: 1. Play Ray, 2. Autumn Nocturne, 3. Callin' All Cats.

Using this vinyl LP is easy. Just place it on your turntable, gently drop the needle on the start of the side you want to play, and enjoy the amazing music. When handling the vinyl, make sure your hands are clean to avoid getting fingerprints on the record, which can affect the sound quality. After each use, put the record back in its sleeve to protect it from dust and scratches. Store the vinyl upright in a cool, dry place to prevent warping. If the record gets dirty, you can use a vinyl cleaning brush to gently clean the grooves. Remember to be gentle when cleaning to avoid damaging the record.