In November 2000, “Chiaroscuro” label released “Relaxing at Sea: Live on the QE2”, the 52^nd Lou Donaldson album. It was recorded in November 1999, at the “Queen Elizabeth 2” ocean liner, and was produced by SOS Productions in conjunction with HOSS.

Personnel:

• Lou Donaldson – vocals, alto saxophone
• Nicholas Payton – trumpet
• Lonnie Smith – organ
• Randy Johnston – guitar
• Danny Burger – drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Lou Donaldson, except where noted.

1. Harlem Nocturne – Earle Hagen, Dick Rogers
2. Marmaduke – Charlie Parker
3. Whiskey Drinkin’ Woman
4. Midnight Creeper
5. Fast and Freaky
6. It Was a Dream – Big Bill Broonzy
7. Confirmation – Charlie Parker
8. Now’s the Time – Charlie Parker
9. I Can’t Get Started – Vernon Duke, Ira Gershwin
10. Lou’s New York Theme Song
11. Jazzspeak