Lou Donaldson
- January 9, 2024
- Saxophonist
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Lou Donaldson |
| Occupation | Saxophonist |
| Date Of Birth | Nov 1, 1926(1926-11-01) |
| Age | 98 |
| Birthplace | Badin |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | North Carolina |
| Horoscope | Scorpio |
Lou Donaldson Biography
| Name | Lou Donaldson |
| Birthday | Nov 1 |
| Birth Year | 1926 |
| Place Of Birth | Badin |
| Home Town | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Scorpio |
| Children(s) | Lydia Tutt Jones, Carol Webster |
Lou Donaldson is one of the most popular and richest Saxophonist who was born on November 1, 1926 in Badin, North Carolina, United States. A soul and blues altosaxophonist, and North Carolina Music Hall of Fame Inductee, who was heavily influenced and inspired by the work of Soul and blues alto saxophonist and North Carolina Music Hall of Fame inductee who was heavily influenced by the work of Charlie Parker..
In 1952, he recorded with Thelonious monk.
He was born in Badin, North Carolina and raised there.
Lou Donaldson Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Saxophonist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Lou Donaldson is one of the richest Saxophonist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Lou Donaldson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He enlisted in U.S. Navy in World War II. While training at Great Lakes bases, he became interested in Chicago’s bop music scene.
Over the course of his career, he has released over fifty albums.
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Facts & Trivia
Lou Ranked on the list of most popular Saxophonist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Lou Donaldson celebrates birthday on November 1 of every year.
What happened to Lou Donaldson?
In 2018, he declared himself retired, having performed his final shows in 2017. On November 2nd, 2021, he made a public appearance at a 95th birthday tribute show at Dizzy’s Club.
How old is Lou Donaldson?
95 years (November 1, 1926)
Who was influenced by Charlie Parker?
Parker’s influence upon modern jazz was immense. His many followers included Ornette Coleman, John Coltrane, and Albert Ayler —leading figures in the development of free jazz.
Who created bebop?
The movement originated during the early 1940s in the playing of trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, guitarist Charlie Christian, pianist Thelonious Monk, drummer Kenny Clarke, and the most richly endowed of all, alto saxophonist Charlie “Bird” Parker.
What makes bebop unique?
Bebop differed drastically from the straightforward compositions of the swing era and was instead characterized by fast tempos, asymmetrical phrasing, intricate melodies, and rhythm sections that expanded on their role as tempo-keepers.