Tag Archives: Gravy Train

Lou Donaldson: Gravy Train

In July 1962, “Blue Note” label released “Gravy Train”, the 15th Lou Donaldson album. It was recorded in April 1961, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.

Personnel:

  • Lou Donaldson – alto saxophone
  • Herman Foster – piano
  • Ben Tucker – bass
  • Dave Bailey – drums
  • Alec Dorsey – congas
  • Rudy Van Gelder – recording

Track listing:

All tracks by Lou Donaldson, except where noted.

  1. Gravy Train
  2. South of the Border – Michael Carr, Jimmy Kennedy
  3. Polka Dots and Moonbeams – Johnny Burke, Jimmy Van Heusen
  4. Avalon – Buddy DeSylva, Al Jolson, Vincent Rose
  5. Candy – Mack David, Alex Kramer, Joan Whitney
  6. Twist Time
  7. Glory of Love – Billy Hill

Gravy Train: (A Ballad Of) A Peaceful Man

In December 1971, “Vertigo” label released “(A Ballad of) A Peaceful Man”, the second Gravy Train album. It was recorded in 1971, at “Olympic Sound Studios” in Loneon, and was produced by John Peel.

Personnel:

  • Norman Barratt – vocals, guitar
  • J.D. Hughes – vocals, keyboards, wind
  • Lester Williams – vocals, bass
  • Barry Davenport – drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Norman Barratt, J.D. Hughes, Lester Williams and Barry Davenport.

  1. Alone in Georgia
  2. (A Ballad of) A Peaceful Man
  3. Jule’s Delight
  4. Messenger
  5. Can Anybody Hear Me
  6. Old Tin Box
  7. Won’t Talk About It
  8. Home Again