Lou Donaldson Concert History

Lou Donaldson (November 1, 1926) is a jazz alto saxophonist, born in Badin, North Carolina. He is best known for his soulful, bluesy approach to the alto saxophone, although in his formative years he was, as many were of the bebop era, heavily influenced by Charlie Parker.

Date Concert Venue Location
Aug 27, 2017
Lou Donaldson Tompkins Square Park New York, New York, United States
Jan 21, 2017
ramsey lewis / Jimmy Cobb / Richard Davis / Lou Donaldson

Straighten Up And Fly Right: The Nat King Cole Tribute

Rialto Center for the Arts Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Aug 02, 2015
Newport Jazz Festival
"Newport Jazz Festival" / Jamie Cullum / Arturo Sandoval / Dr. John / Michel Camilo / Hiromi / Arturo O'Farrill / Bill Frisell / Billy Childs / Jon Faddis / James Carter / Fred Hersch / Lou Donaldson / Scott Robinson / Jason Lindner Now Vs. Now Trio
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Fort Adams State Park Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Sep 27, 2014
Lou Donaldson

Lou Donaldson at Iridium Jazz Club

The iridium New York, New York, United States
Sep 26, 2014
Lou Donaldson

Lou Donaldson at Iridium Jazz Club

The iridium New York, New York, United States
Aug 30, 2014
Detroit Jazz Festival
"Detroit Jazz Festival" / Randy Weston's African Rhythms / Cyrus Chestnut / Phil Woods Quintet / Mike Stern / Nicholas Payton / Freda Payne / Pharoah Sanders / Lou Donaldson / Christian Mcbride Trio / Barry Harris / James Dapogny's Chicago Jazz Band / Tim Ries Show all bands
Various Venues Detroit, Michigan, United States
Sep 22, 2013
Monterey Jazz Festival
"Monterey Jazz Festival" / Davina & The Vagabonds / Lou Donaldson / Anthony Wilson / Phronesis / Tammy Hall / The John Brothers Piano Company / Along Came Betty / Peter Alsop / Wayne Shorter / Dr. Lonnie Smith / Larry Goldings / Joe Lovano
Monterey County Fair & Event Center Monterey, California, United States
Mar 01, 2009
Lou Donaldson Yoshi's Oakland Oakland, California, United States
Feb 28, 2009
Lou Donaldson Yoshi's Oakland Oakland, California, United States
Feb 21, 2009
"Portland Jazz Festival" / Bobby Hutcherson / Lou Donaldson

Portland Jazz Festival

McMenamins Crystal Ballroom Portland, Oregon, United States
Jul 12, 2008
North Sea Jazz Festival (Rotterdam)
"North Sea Jazz Festival" (Rotterdam) / Herbie Hancock / Chaka Khan / Tower Of Power / Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings / Michel Camilo / The Bad Plus / Marc Broussard / Paul Simon / Victor Wooten / Bobby McFerrin / Pat Metheny Trio / Wayne Shorter / Imani Winds / Gino Vannelli / Kenny Werner / Randal Corsen / Roy Hargrove quintet / george Benson / Eumir Deodato / Toto Bona Lokua / Angelique Kidjo / Frank McComb / Jose James / Soil and "Pimp" Sessions / Acoustic Ladyland / Richard Bona / Cyro Baptista / Freddy Cole / Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw / New York Voices / Melody Gardot / Charlie Haden's Quartet West / Lizz Wright / James Carter / David Sanchez / Renaud Gacica-Fons Trio / Lou Donaldson / Stefano di Battista / Neco Novellas Show all bands
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Rotterdam Ahoy Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
Aug 25, 2007
Lou Donaldson Rams Head On Stage Annapolis, Maryland, United States
Jun 23, 2007
"JVC Jazz Festival" / Jean-Luc Ponty / Patti Labelle / Lou Donaldson

JVC Jazz Festival

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Carnegie Hall New York, New York, United States
Jun 14, 2007 –
Jun 17, 2007
Bonnaroo 2007 Day 1 - June 14
Apollo Sunshine / Aziz Ansari / Clutch / David Cross / Dr. Dog / Dubconscious / Langhorne Slim / Lonnie Liston Smith / Lou Donaldson / MuteMath / New Orleans Klezmer Allstars / Rodrigo y Gabriela / Sam Roberts Band / Stanton Moore / Tea Leaf Green / The Black Angels / The Little Ones / The National / The Whigs Show all bands
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Great Stage Park Manchester, Tennessee, United States
Sep 01, 2006 –
Sep 04, 2006
17th ANNUAL AFRICAN FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS CHICAGO 2006
Lou Hayes with the Cannon Ball Adderly Legacy Band / Jeremy Pelt / Rick Germanson / Richie Goode / Julius Tolentino / Wayne Henderson / S.O.S Band / Donald Byrd / Roy Ayers / Jean Carnes / Ronnie Laws / Lonnie Liston Smith / Bobbi Humphrey / Jon Lucien of the Crusaders / Dionne Farris, Caron Wheeler and Carl McIntosh of Loose Ends / Tito Puente Jr. Orchestra / Lou Donaldson / George Clinton with the Funkadelics / DIZZY GILLEPSIE ALL-STAR BAND: / John Lee, James Heath, James Moody / Roy Hargrove, Antonio Hart, Locksley Hampton / Robert Gambarini, Larry Clothier, Claudio Roditi / Jayson Jackson, Douglas Purviance, Frank Green / Cyrus Chestnut, Mark Gross, Spencer Graves / Garry Smulyan, Stephen Davis, Gregory Gisbert / Jay Ashby & Dennis Mackerel / Tony, Toni Tone Show all bands
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Washington Park Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jul 12, 1996 –
Jul 14, 1996
North Sea Jazz Festival 1996
Santana / Maxwell / Herbie Hancock / george Benson / Funkadelic / Parliament / Marcus Miller / Oscar D'León / david sanborn / dianne reeves / Lou Donaldson / Yellowjackets / João Bosco / Poncho Sanchez / Larry Graham / isaac hayes / Courtney Pine / Roy Hargrove quintet / Lenny White / Wayne Shorter Quartet / Jerry Gonzalez And The Fort Apache Band / Dr. John / George Clinton Bootsy Collins / Luther Allison (US) / Van Morrison / Denise Jannah / Buddy Guy / New Cool Collective / Toots Thielemans / Soul of Blackness / B.B. King / Joe Satriani / Casiopea / Jools Holland & His Rhythm and Blues Band / Little Richard Show all bands
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North Sea Jazz Festival 1996 The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands

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17th ANNUAL AFRICAN FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS CHICAGO 2006 on Sep 1, 2006 [913-small]

17th ANNUAL AFRICAN FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS CHICAGO 2006
Sep 1 - 4, 2006
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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17th ANNUAL AFRICAN FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS CHICAGO 2006 on Sep 1, 2006 [914-small]

17th ANNUAL AFRICAN FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS CHICAGO 2006
Sep 1 - 4, 2006
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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North Sea Jazz Festival 1996 on Jul 12, 1996 [801-small]

North Sea Jazz Festival 1996
Jul 12 - 14, 1996
 The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands
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Bonnaroo 2007 Day 1 - June 14 on Jun 14, 2007 [119-small]

Bonnaroo 2007 Day 1 - June 14
Jun 14 - 17, 2007
 Manchester, Tennessee, United States
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Bonnaroo 2007 Day 1 - June 14 on Jun 14, 2007 [120-small]

Bonnaroo 2007 Day 1 - June 14
Jun 14 - 17, 2007
 Manchester, Tennessee, United States
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Bonnaroo 2007 Day 1 - June 14 on Jun 14, 2007 [121-small]

Bonnaroo 2007 Day 1 - June 14
Jun 14 - 17, 2007
 Manchester, Tennessee, United States
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Bonnaroo 2007 Day 1 - June 14 on Jun 14, 2007 [122-small]

Bonnaroo 2007 Day 1 - June 14
Jun 14 - 17, 2007
 Manchester, Tennessee, United States
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Jazz
Funk
Bebop
Jazz-Funk
Hard Bop
Jazz Saxophone
Soul Jazz
Saxophone
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2017 2 concerts
2015 1 concert
2014 3 concerts
2013 1 concert
2009 3 concerts
2008 1 concert
2007 3 concerts
2006 1 concert
1996 1 concert
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Lou Donaldson had?

Lou Donaldson has had 16 concerts.

What genre is Lou Donaldson?

Lou Donaldson is most often considered to be Jazz, Funk, Bebop, Jazz-Funk, Hard Bop, Jazz Saxophone, Soul Jazz, and Saxophone.

When was the last Lou Donaldson concert?

The last Lou Donaldson concert was on August 27, 2017 at Tompkins Square Park in New York, New York, United States.

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