In July 1958, “Blue Note” label released “Lou Takes Off”, the seventh Lou Donaldson album. It was recorded in December 1957, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Hackensack, NJ, and was produced by Alfred Lion.

Personnel:

• Lou Donaldson – alto saxophone
• Donald Byrd – trumpet
• Curtis Fuller – trombone
• Sonny Clark – piano
• Jamil Nasser – bass
• Art Taylor – drums
• Rudy Van Gelder – engineer
• Reid Miles – design
• Francis Wolff – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Lou Donaldson except where noted.

1. Sputnik
2. Dewey Square – Charlie Parker
3. Strollin’ In
4. Groovin’ High – Dizzy Gillespie