The Time Is Right
The Time Is Right is an album by jazz saxophonist Lou Donaldson recorded for the Blue Note label and performed by Donaldson with Blue Mitchell, Horace Parlan, Laymon Jackson, Dave Bailey, and Ray Barretto with Sam Jones and Al Harewood replacing Jackson and Bailey on one track. The album was awarded 3 stars in an Allmusic review. It was released on CD only in Japan.Track listing
- "Lou's Blues" - 5:55
- "Be My Love" - 5:45
- "Idaho" - 5:10
- "The Nearness of You" - 4:42
- "Mack the Knife" - 5:17
- "Crosstown Shuffle" - 5:15
- "Tangerine" - - 4:57
Recorded on October 31 and November 28, 1959.Personnel
Tracks 1, 2, 4-7
- Lou Donaldson - alto saxophone
- Horace Parlan - piano
- Blue Mitchell - trumpet - except track 2
- Laymon Jackson - bass
- Dave Bailey - drums
- Ray Barretto - congas
Track 3