For similarly named albums, see Scorpion (disambiguation) ยง Music .
1995 live album by Lou Donaldson
Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating Allmusic
The Scorpion: Live at the Cadillac Club is a live album by jazz saxophonist Lou Donaldson recorded in Newark, New Jersey in 1970 for the Blue Note label featuring a performance by Donaldson with Fred Ballard , Leon Spencer , Melvin Sparks , and Idris Muhammad .
The album was awarded 2 stars in an Allmusic review by Scott Yanow who states "The repertoire is dominated by lengthy funk grooves that are quite danceable but never develop beyond the obvious".
Track listing
All compositions by Lou Donaldson except as indicated
"The Scorpion" (Leon Spencer) - 10:47
"Laura " (Johnny Mercer , David Raksin ) - 5:55
"Alligator Bogaloo" - 13:15
"The Masquerade Is Over" (Herb Magidson , Allie Wrubel ) - 4:15
"Peepin'" (Lonnie Smith ) - 5:30 Bonus track on CD
"Footpattin' Time" (AKA "Jump Up") - 6:50 Bonus track on CD
Recorded at the Cadillac Club, Newark, NJ on November 7, 1970.
Personnel
References
Allmusic Review
Lou Donaldson discography accessed December 15, 2009.
Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed December 15, 2009.
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