Gravy Train (Lou Donaldson album)


Gravy Train is an album by jazz saxophonist Lou Donaldson recorded for the Blue Note label in 1961 and performed by Donaldson with Herman Foster, Ben Tucker, Dave Bailey, and Alec Dorsey.

Reception

The album was awarded 3½ stars in an Allmusic review by Steve Huey who states "Gravy Train is a fine, if not quite exceptional record from Lou Donaldson's initial soul-jazz phase of the early '60s... Donaldson's playing is pleasant, and the rest of the supporting group maintains a steady groove throughout".

Track listing

All compositions by Lou Donaldson except where noted
  1. "Gravy Train" - 8:14
  2. "South of the Border" - 5:31
  3. "Polka Dots and Moonbeams" - 4:59
  4. "Avalon" - 4:15
  5. "Candy" - 9:18
  6. "Twist Time" - 6:47
  7. "Glory of Love" - 4:04
Bonus tracks on CD:
  2. "Gravy Train" - 7:30
  3. "Glory of Love" - 3:49

    Personnel