When saxophonistLou Donaldsonhooked up with the funky drummerIdris MuhammadonAlligator Bogalooit began a run of great groove-oriented albums includingSay It Loudwith trumpeterBlue Mitchell, organistCharles Earland, and guitaristJimmy Ponderfor a deeply soulful set opening with a cover of James Browns Say It Loud (Im Black and Im Proud). This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is stereo, all-analog, mastered byKevin Grayfrom the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.

Tracklist:

A1. Say It Loud I’m Black And Proud
A2. Summertime
A3. Caravan
B1. Snake Bone
B2. Brother Soul