Swing and Soul

Swing and Soul is an album by the Lou Donaldson Quintet, recorded on June 9, 1957 and released on Blue Note later that year. The quintet features rhythm section Herman Foster, Peck Morrison and Dave Bailey, with Ray Barretto on congas.

Reception

AllMusic awarded the album 3 stars.

Track listing

All compositions by Lou Donaldson, except as noted.

Side 1

1. "Dorothy" (Rudy Nichols) – 5:25
2. "I Won't Cry Any More" (Al Frisch, Fritz Wise) – 4:23
3. "Herman's Mambo" (Herman Foster) – 4:56
4. "Peck Time" – 5:23

Side 2

1. "There'll Never Be Another You" (Mack Gordon, Harry Warren) – 5:08
2. "Groove Junction" – 6:19
3. "Grits and Gravy" – 6:18

Personnel

Lou Donaldson Quintet

• Lou Donaldson – alto saxophone
• Herman Foster – piano
• Peck Morrison – bass
• Dave Bailey – drums
• Ray Barretto – congas

Technical personnel

• Alfred Lion – producer
• Rudy Van Gelder – recording engineer
• Reid Miles – design
• Francis Wolff – photography
• Ira Gitler – liner notes

References