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LD+3 is an album by American jazz saxophonist Lou Donaldson with the Three Sounds—consisting of rhythm section Gene Harris, Andrew Simpkins, and Bill Dowdy—recorded on February 18, 1959, and released on Blue Note later that year.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine awarded the album 4/5 stars and states, “Donaldson is at a fiery peak, spinning out Bird-influenced licks that nevertheless illustrate that he’s developed a more rounded, individual style of his own. The Three Sounds are equally as impressive, working bop rhythms with a dexterity that their first albums only hinted at. That high standard is maintained throughout the album, one of the finest in either of their catalogs.

Track listing
All compositions by Lou Donaldson, except as noted.

Side 1
“Three Little Words” (Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby) – 6:20
“Smooth Groove” – 5:51
“Just Friends” (John Klenner, Lewis) – 5:11
“Blue Moon” (Hart, Rodgers) – 3:04
Side 2
“Jump Up” – 6:33
“Don’t Take Your Love from Me” (Henry Nemo) – 5:50
“Confirmation” (Parker) – 5:33

Personnel
Lou Donaldson – alto saxophone
Gene Harris – piano
Andrew Simpkins – bass
Bill Dowdy – drums

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Released: Early October 1959
Recorded: February 18, 1959
Studio: Van Gelder Studio
Hackensack, New Jersey
Length: 38:22
Labels: Blue Note
BLP 4012
Producer: Alfred Lion