Donald Byrd -Slow Drag - CD Grooves.land/Playthek

Details / Tracklist:

1. SLOW DRAG
2. SECRET LOVE
3. BOOK'S BOSSA
4. JELLY ROLL
5. THE LONER
6. MY IDEAL

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Description:

Donald Byrdâ??s 1967 album Slow Drag was one of the last pure hard bop records the trumpeter would make before his music began evolving towards fusion. Byrd flies high on this gratifying set featuring alto saxophonist Sonny Red, pianist Cedar Walton, bassist Walter Booker & drummer Billy Higgins. This stereo Tone Poet Vinyl Edition was produced by Joe Harley, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original analog master tapes, pressed on 180g vinyl at RTI, and packaged in a deluxe gatefold tip-on jacket. - HI-RES UHQCD

Japanese remastered UHQCD pressing. Universal. 2024.

In jewel case with obi.

"Slow Drag" is a classic jazz album by the legendary trumpeter Donald Byrd, released in 1967 and now available on CD from Universal Music Japan. This recording captures Byrd at a creative peak, blending soulful hard bop with intricate improvisations. The album features an outstanding lineup including Sonny Red on alto saxophone, Cedar Walton on piano, Walter Booker on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums. Tracks like "Slow Drag," "Secret Love," and "Jelly Roll" showcase both lyrical beauty and rhythmic sophistication that have made this record a favorite among jazz enthusiasts for decades. Donald Byrd was one of the most influential figures in modern jazz trumpet playing. Rising to prominence in the 1950s and '60s, he collaborated with Art Blakey?s Jazz Messengers before leading his own groups. His innovative approach bridged hard bop with soul-jazz and fusion styles later in his career. Albums such as ?Black Byrd? became best-sellers, cementing his reputation as both a virtuoso musician and visionary composer. Universal Music Japan is renowned for its high-quality reissues of classic albums across genres. With meticulous attention to sound quality and packaging details, they bring timeless music back into circulation for collectors worldwide.

Manufacturer No.:

4988031616475

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