LOU DONALDSON "HERE 'TIS" BLUE NOTE LP Vinyl Grant Green 84066

Lou Donaldson – Here ’Tis (Blue Note 84066, 1961)

A cornerstone of the soul-jazz era, Here ’Tis captures alto saxophonist Lou Donaldson at his most infectious and groove-driven — earthy, bluesy, and irresistibly swinging. Backed by a powerhouse lineup featuring Grant Green on guitar, Baby Face Willette on organ, and Dave Bailey on drums, this session distills the essence of early-’60s Blue Note soul: tight, joyful, and unapologetically funky.

Donaldson’s tone is full of character — warm and conversational — while Green’s guitar work foreshadows the deep groove language that would soon define the label’s golden years. Tracks like “A Foggy Day,” “Cool Blues,” and the title cut Here ’Tis move effortlessly between bop sophistication and down-home church feeling.

Label: Blue Note Records – BLP 4066 / BST 84066

Year: 1961 (Stereo Pressing)

Genre: Soul Jazz / Hard Bop

Personnel: Lou Donaldson (alto sax), Grant Green (guitar), Baby Face Willette (organ), Dave Bailey (drums)

Condition: [Insert grade, e.g., VG+/VG+]

Notable: Essential early-Grant Green appearance and one of Lou Donaldson’s defining Blue Note statements — a groove-first masterpiece bridging bop and the burgeoning soul-jazz sound.