Caracas is an album by jazz saxophonist Lou Donaldson, his third recording for the Milestone label, featuring Donaldson with Lonnie Smith, Peter Bernstein, Kenny Washington, and Ralph Dorsey.[3]

Caracas
Studio album by Lou Donaldson
Released	1993
Recorded	July 1993
Genre	Jazz
Length	54:12
Label	Milestone
Producer	Bob Porter
Lou Donaldson chronology
Birdseed (1992) Caracas (1993) Sentimental Journey (1995)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[2]

The album was awarded 4 stars in an AllMusic review by Alex Henderson, who states "Caracas was recorded in 1993, but it sounds like it could have been recorded 30 years earlier. Regardless, this CD is excellent... Is Caracas essential? Not quite, but it's still a highly rewarding album that will please die-hard soul-jazz enthusiasts".[1]

Track listing

All compositions by Lou Donaldson except as indicated

1. "Hot Dog" - 5:16
2. "Just a Dream" (Big Bill Broonzy, Jimmy Clanton) - 6:19
3. "Ornithology" (Charlie Parker) - 7:07
4. "I Don't Know Why (I Just Do)" (Fred E. Ahlert, Roy Turk) - 4:58
5. "Night Train" (Jimmy Forrest, Lewis Simpkins, Oscar Washington) - 9:49
6. "I Be Blue" - 5:55
7. "Caracas" - 7:32
8. "Lil' Darlin'" (Neal Hefti) - 7:16
   • Recorded in New York City in July 1993.

Personnel

• Lou Donaldson - alto saxophone, vocals
• Lonnie Smith - organ
• Peter Bernstein - guitar
• Kenny Washington - drums
• Ralph Dorsey - congas

References