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Lou Donaldson

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Lou Donaldson, saxophonist who bridged bebop and soul, dies at 98

Michael J. West

An alto saxophonist who played a crucial role in both the development of hard bop and its evolution into soul jazz, Lou Donaldson died on Nov. 9 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. He was 98.