Hey Donald
# Hey Donald

Hey Donald is an album by the American jazz saxophonist Roscoe Mitchell, recorded in 1994 and released on Delmark. It was the first recording by a quartet featuring pianist Jodie Christian, bassist Malachi Favors and drummer Albert "Tootie" Heath. The album is dedicated to Earth Wind & Fire saxophonist Donald Myrick.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz | |

In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow states: "In general Mitchell saves the more boppish pieces for his tenor while on soprano his intense sound creates a drone effect reminiscent a bit of bagpipes."

The Penguin Guide to Jazz notes that "when the rhythm section are playing straight time and setting up a groove underneath, Mitchell's honking and mordant saxophone often sounds frankly ludicrous."

## Track listing

    All compositions by Roscoe Mitchell except as indicated
* "Walking in the Moonlight" (Roscoe Mitchell Sr.) – 6:55
* "Dragons" – 6:48
* "Jeremy" (Jodie Christian) – 1:54
* "The El" – 2:51
* "Hey Donald" – 7:45
* "Keep On Keeping On" (Malachi Favors) – 2:44
* "The Band Room" – 2:27
* "Englewood High School" – 4:06
* "Zero" (Lester Bowie) – 4:29
* "Song for Rwanda" – 6:23
* "58th Street" – 4:33
* "See You at the Fair" – 5:26

## Personnel

* Roscoe Mitchell - alto sax, tenor sax, soprano sax, sopranino sax, flute
* Jodie Christian – piano
* Malachi Favors – bass
* Albert "Tootie" Heath – drums, percussion
