Influenced by Charlie Parker, but with a more blues-based style of his own, his distinctive tone has been heard in a variety of small-groups, and he has recorded dozens of worthy and spirited sets throughout the years. Jazz critics agree that Lou Donaldson is one of the greatest alto saxophonists of all time. His musicianship and humor has earned him international acclaim with worldwide following.

• Limited Edition
• 500 Individually Numbered Units
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Forgotten Man was recorded on July 2, 1981, at Barigozzi Studio, Milano, Italy and released in 1982 on Timeless Records. Alto-saxophonist Lou Donaldson, together with his quartet consisting of Herman Foster (piano), Geoff Fuller (bass) and Victor Jones (drums) plays 7 tracks with own compositions such as "Tracy" and the jazz-/samba standard "This Is Happiness".

Forgotten Man is available as a limited edition of 500 individually numbered copies on translucent blue coloured vinyl and includes liner notes written by Juul Anthonissen on the back sleeve.

It was 1975 when Wim Wigt founded Timeless Records with the help of his wife Ria. Wim was a renowned agent and jazz musician. Wim's career in music was initiated as a hobby that got out of hand. Wim and Ria organized concerts and small tours throughout the Netherlands, but at the request of many American jazz musicians, their business went international and grew exponentially. They worked with Machito, Stan Getz, Dexter Gordon, set up numerous tours for Art Blakey, Chet Baker, Toots Thielemans, Pharoah Sanders, and organized concerts with Dionne Warwick, Chuck Berry, The Hollies, Alan Parsons, Buddy Guy, B.B. King, George Benson and Nina Simone. To top things off, Wim and Ria acted as management during Chet Baker's latter years, which are also seen as Baker's most prolific years.

During those same years, Wim and Ria founded Timeless Records. Their first release was Cedar Walton's Eastern Rebellion, which is considered by many as one of the best bebopjazz recordings from the seventies. As of 2020 - 45 years later - the label had issued some 900 releases and founded three sub-labels, including Limetree Records. Notable releases include Dizzy Gillespie Meets Phil Woods Quintet, McCoy Tyner's Bon Voyage, Lou Donaldson's Forgotten Man, and albums by the George Adams-Don Pullen Quartet, Chet Baker, Bill Evans and Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers.

To celebrate the 45th anniversary of Timeless Records, Music On Vinyl is releasing a special jazz series to honor the legacy that the label has built over the past decades.

“Our philosophy is always to bring quality music of great talents that will live on in the future, hence our labels name Timeless Records. We are happy to celebrate our 45 anniversary in this way and hope this collaboration with MOV and MOCD will reach new listeners.” - Wim and Ria Wigt

Musicians:

Lou Donaldson - alto sax
Herman Foster - piano
Geoff Fuller - bass
Victor Jones - drums

Track Listing:

Side A:
Confirmation
Whiskey Drinkin' Woman
This Is Happiness
Tracy

Side B:
Melancholy Baby
Don't Blame Me
Exactly Like You

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