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Lou Takes Off is an album by American jazz saxophonist Lou Donaldson recorded on December 15, 1957 and released on Blue Note the following year. The sextet features brass section Donald Byrd and Curtis Fuller and rhythm section Sonny Clark, Jamil Nasser and Art Taylor.

Track listing:
All tracks are written by Lou Donaldson, except as noted.

Side 1
1. “Sputnik” 10:05
2. “Dewey Square” Charlie Parker 7:16
Side 2
1. “Strollin’ In” 14:34
2. “Groovin’ High” Dizzy Gillespie 6:22

Personnel:
Lou Donaldson – alto saxophone
Donald Byrd – trumpet
Curtis Fuller – trombone
Sonny Clark – piano
Jamil Nasser (born George Joyner) – bass
Art Taylor – drums

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Released: July 1958
Recorded: December 15, 1957
Studio: Van Gelder Studio
Hackensack, NJ
Length: 38:17
Label: Blue Note
BLP 1591
Producer: Alfred Lion