Alto saxophonistLou Donaldsonhadnt recorded for Blue Note since 1963 when he returned to the label in 1967 and began a new chapter in his lengthy career. Sweet Papa Lou had helped lay Blue Notes soul jazz foundation alongside Hammond B3 organists including Jimmy Smith, Baby Face Willette, and Big John Patton going back to the late-1950s thru the early-60s on standout dates including his ownHere Tis,Good Gracious!, andThe Natural Soul. Upon his return Donaldson pushed ahead with a new hard-grooving sound on 1967sAlligator Bogaloowhich was the first of his many collaborations with organ virtuosoLonnie Smithand also featured the young guitar starGeorge Bensonand the impossibly funky drummerLeo Morris(aka Idris Muhammad). OnMr. Shing-A-Linghe added the bluesy trumpeterBlue Mitchellto the mix, and for 1968s soul jazz manifestoMidnight Creeperhe got the whole gang back together for a greasy 6-song set including the jaunty title track, Love Power, Bag of Jewels, and Dapper Dan.

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Tracklist:
1. Midnight Creeper
2. Love Power
3. Elizabeth
4. Bag Of Jewels
5. Dapper Dan