Album des amerikanischen Trompeters Donald Byrd, das 1958 aufgenommen und 1959 auf dem Label Blue Note veröffentlicht wurde. - SHM
Japanese Remastered SHM-CD pressing. Universal. 2024.
"Off To The Races" is a classic jazz album by the legendary trumpeter Donald Byrd, now available in CD format from Universal. Originally released in 1959, this record captures Byrd at a pivotal moment in his career, blending hard bop with soulful melodies and energetic improvisations. Featuring an all-star lineup including Jackie McLean on alto saxophone and Art Taylor on drums, the album showcases standout tracks like "Sudwest Funk" and "Lover Come Back to Me." Universal, renowned for its high-quality music releases across genres, ensures pristine sound quality and faithful reproduction of original recordings. Donald Byrd was one of jazz?s most influential trumpet players; throughout his prolific career he collaborated with legends such as Art Blakey and Herbie Hancock. His innovative approach helped shape modern jazz and earned him critical acclaim worldwide.