Forgotten Man (album) explained

Forgotten Man
Type:	Album
Artist:	Lou Donaldson
Cover:	Forgotten Man (album).jpg
Released:	1981
Recorded:	July 2, 1981
Studio:	Barigozzi Studio, Milano
Genre:	Jazz
Label:	Timeless
Chronology:	Lou Donaldson
Prev Title:	Sweet Poppa Lou
Prev Year:	1981
Next Title:	Back Street
Next Year:	1982

Forgotten Man is an album by jazz saxophonist Lou Donaldson, his first recording for the Timeless label, featuring Donaldson's quartet with Herman Foster, Geoff Fuller, and Victor Jones.^[1]

Reception

The album was awarded 2½ stars in an Allmusic review by Scott Yanow who stated "Although not essential, this album should easily please Lou Donaldson's fans, for it finds him in exuberant form".^[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Lou Donaldson except as indicated

1. "Confirmation" (Charlie Parker) – 5:58
2. "Whiskey Drinkin' Woman" (Lou Donaldson, Leon Spencer) – 5:34
3. "This is Happiness" (Tadd Dameron) – 3:44
4. "Tracy" – 4:37
5. "Melancholy Baby" (Ernie Burnett, George Norton) – 6:52
6. "Don't Blame Me" (Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh) – 5:15
7. "Exactly Like You" (Fields, McHugh) – 7:00

• Recorded in Milan, Italy on July 2, 1981.

Personnel

• Lou Donaldson – alto saxophone, vocals
• Herman Foster – piano
• Geoff Fuller – bass
• Victor Jones – drums

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/lou-donaldson/catalog/#timeless-sjp-153 Lou Donaldson discography
2. Yanow, S. [{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r137790|pure_url=yes}} Allmusic Review] accessed December 16, 2009.