Alligator Bogaloo

Excellent funky work from Lou Donaldson – a groundbreaking Blue Note session featuring drummer Idris Muhammad (credited as Leo Morris) for the first time. Muhammad's crackling funky bottom end defined Lou's later Blue Note years, bringing a hard, heavy soul jazz approach that profoundly influenced hip hop, soul, and funk. The stellar lineup includes Lonnie Smith on organ, Melvin Lastie on trumpet, and George Benson on guitar. Essential tracks include the title hit "Alligator Boogaloo" alongside hard groovers "The Thang," "Aw Shucks!," and "One Cylinder."