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01. "Ghana (Remastered 2015)" 02. "Little Boy Blue (Remastered 2015)" 03. "Gate City (Remastered 2015)" 04. "Lex (Remastered 2015)" 05. "Bo (Remastered 2015)" 06. "My girl Shirl (Remastered 2015)"
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Blue Note Tone Poet Series / 180gr. |
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Description: | The high-spirited soloing of trumpeter Donald Byrd and tenor saxophonist Hank Mobley on ??Ghana? ?? the opening track of Byrd In Flight ?? lets listeners know that they are in for an exceptional musical experience.
In addition to Mobley, Byrd is joined by Jackie Mclean on alto saxophone, Duke Pearson on piano, bassists Doug Watkins and Reggie Workman, and drummer Lex Humphries on these sessions from 1960.
Other highlights include Byrd??s stunning ballad tour-de-force on ??Little Girl Blue? and the hard bop swingers ??My Girl Shirl? and ??Lex,? the latter featuring an especially soulful solo from Mobley. - BLUE NOTE TONE POET SERIES / 180GR.Limited 180gm vinyl LP pressing in gatefold jacket. Trumpeter Donald Byrd and Hank Mobley (tenor sax) let listeners know that they are in for an exceptional musical experience on "Ghana". For these Byrd In Flight 1960 sessions, he was joined by Jackie McLean (alto sax), Duke Pearson (piano), Doug Watkins/Reggie Workman (bass) & Lex Humphries (drums). Higlights include the stunning ballad "Little Girl Blue," and swingers "My Girl Shirl" and "Lex". Blue Note Tone Poet Series.Recorded January 17-25, July 10, 1960.
Blue Note Records Inc. 47 West 63rd NYC on Label
2020 UMG Recordings, Inc."Byrd In Flight (Tone Poet Vinyl)" is a masterful LP by the legendary jazz trumpeter Donald Byrd, released under the iconic Blue Note label. This Tone Poet edition offers audiophile-grade sound quality and meticulous packaging, making it a must-have for collectors and jazz enthusiasts alike. The album captures Byrd at his creative peak in 1960, blending hard bop with soulful melodies and innovative improvisation. Standout tracks like "Ghana," "Lex," and "Bo" showcase not only Byrd's virtuosic trumpet playing but also feature contributions from renowned musicians such as Jackie McLean and Hank Mobley on saxophone. Donald Byrd was one of the most influential figures in modern jazz, known for his work both as a solo artist and collaborator with legends like Art Blakey and Herbie Hancock. Over his prolific career, he helped shape the evolution of jazz-funk fusion in later decades. Blue Note Records has been synonymous with excellence in jazz since its founding in 1939, nurturing talents like Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Thelonious Monk while setting industry standards for recording quality. |
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0893500 |
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