Aufgenommen 1959 in den legendären Van Gelder Studios in Hackensack, New Jersey, gilt das Album als eines der besten Byrd-Werke. Der Künstler kollaborierte in den späten 50ern mit dem gro�artigen Baritonsaxophonisten Pepper Adams und Tenor Charlie Rouse. Auf Byrd in Hand beeindruckt er mit ausgiebigen Phrasen in seinem Solo, dennoch schafft er es, diese klar und logisch zu spielen. Weitere Höhepunkte sind Frank Sinatras Witchcraft, der selbst verfasste Bluessong Here Am I und die von Walter Davis geschriebenen groovigen Nummern Bronze Dance und Clarion Calls. -
"Byrd In Hand" is a classic jazz album by the legendary trumpeter Donald Byrd, presented here in CD format by Hallmark. Originally released in 1959, this record captures Byrd at a creative peak, blending hard bop with soulful melodies and intricate improvisations. The album features an outstanding lineup of musicians including Pepper Adams on baritone saxophone and Jackie McLean on alto saxophone, contributing to its rich soundscape. Hallmark is renowned for reissuing timeless music classics with high-quality remastering and accessible packaging, making iconic albums available to new generations of listeners. Donald Byrd was one of the most influential figures in jazz history; his career spanned several decades during which he collaborated with legends like Art Blakey and Herbie Hancock. Notably, Byrd?s innovative approach helped bridge traditional jazz with funk and soul influences later in his career.