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
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


 * 1) "Walking in the Moonlight" (Roscoe Mitchell Sr.) – 6:55
 * 2) "Dragons" – 6:48
 * 3) "Jeremy" (Jodie Christian) – 1:54
 * 4) "The El" – 2:51
 * 5) "Hey Donald" – 7:45
 * 6) "Keep On Keeping On" (Malachi Favors) – 2:44
 * 7) "The Band Room" – 2:27
 * 8) "Englewood High School" – 4:06
 * 9) "Zero" (Lester Bowie) – 4:29
 * 10) "Song for Rwanda" – 6:23
 * 11) "58th Street" – 4:33
 * 12) "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