Here 'Tis

Here 'Tis is an album by jazz saxophonist Lou Donaldson recorded for the Blue Note label in 1961 and performed by Donaldson with organist Baby Face Willette, guitarist Grant Green and drummer Dave Bailey.[3]

This article is about the album by Lou Donaldson. For the album by Junior Mance, see Here 'Tis (Junior Mance album).
Here 'Tis
Studio album by
Lou Donaldson
Released1961
RecordedJanuary 23, 1961
StudioVan Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
GenreJazz
Length39:13
LabelBlue Note BST 84066
ProducerAlfred Lion
Lou Donaldson chronology
Midnight Sun
(1960)		 Here 'Tis
(1961)		 Gravy Train
(1961)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
All About Jazz(favorable)[2]

Reception

An AllMusic review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine states: "Here 'Tis is in the front rank of Lou Donaldson records, an exceptionally funky soul-jazz session that finds the saxophonist swinging harder than usual. As he moves from hard bop to soul-jazz, Donaldson reveals a bluesy streak to his playing while keeping the vigorous attack that defined his best bop. Donaldson's playing is among his finest in the soul-jazz vein, but what makes Here 'Tis such an enjoyable session is his interaction with his supporting trio... As support, all three know how to keep a groove gritty and flexible, following Lou's lead and working a swinging beat that keeps flowing, never growing static... Their talent, combined with Donaldson at a peak, results in a terrific record".[1]

Track listing

All compositions by Lou Donaldson except where noted.

  1. "A Foggy Day" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) – 6:38
  2. "Here 'Tis" – 9:25
  3. "Cool Blues" (Charlie Parker) – 6:53
  4. "Watusi Jump" – 7:32
  5. "Walk Wid Me" – 8:36
  • Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ on January 23, 1961.

Personnel

References
  1. Erlewine, S. T. AllMusic Review accessed December 8, 2009.
  2. All About Jazz review
  3. Lou Donaldson discography accessed December 8, 2009.
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