He recorded prolifically as both a leader and sideman from the mid50s into the mid60s, most often for blue note, where he established a reputation as a solid stylist with a clean tone, clear articulation, and a knack for melodicism. His sound during this time period was hard bop jazz. But the sound quality is ok, and its a great bargain. Used lp is in great condition and shows the early black byrd acid jazz ensemble playing very expertly for their teacher donald byrd. Jazz critics detested the album and called byrd all sorts of names, but the record was. Lou donaldson quintet with donald byrd, herman foster, peck morrison, art taylor title. They recorded the love byrd album, which featured isaac hayes on drums. Off to the races is an album by american trumpeter donald byrd recorded in 1958 and released on the blue note label in 1959 as blp 4007. Prestige pr 7757 entitled jackie mclean, donald byrd, elmo hope, doug watkins, arthur taylor lights out. If you like the early donald byrd music, this is quite a buy. A classic analog version of the original jazz funk landmark album. Donald byrd all the best full album best of jazz best. Donald byrds transitional sessions from 19691971 are actually some of the trumpeters most intriguing work, balancing accessible, funky, davisstyle fusion with legitimate jazz improvisation. These listings are for the disc only and do not come with the case, album art, or inserts.
As a bandleader, byrd was an influence on the early career of. Donald byrd joined the jazz messengers in the mid1950s. Donald byrd biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Donald byrd first flight delmark e djb 7 yusef lateef lateef live from the new world stage theatre detroit. The best of donald byrd we receive various cds from the radio cores that we remanufacture. Essentially, though, it is an instrumental popsoul album, a. Free form is an album by american trumpeter donald byrd featuring byrd with wayne shorter, herbie hancock, butch warren, and billy higgins recorded in 1961 and released on the blue note label later in 1966. American rhythm and blues and jazzfunk fusion group, inspired by trumpeter donald byrd. A new perspective remastered licensed to youtube by. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from donald byrd. Nov 04, 2003 an album of previously unreleased material taken from two 19691970 sessions which capture the immensely talented trumpeter donald byrd in a transitional moment of artistic brilliance. It was released on the verve label in 1965 as vv6 8609.
Includes unlimited streaming via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. Donald byrd all the best full album best of jazz best of soul. Credit allows you to download with unlimited speed. Feb 12, 20 donald byrd joined the jazz messengers in the mid1950s. David redfernredferns he was even heralded as the new guiding light in jazz trumpet, and the acclaim intensified after brown. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from donald byrd at the discogs marketplace. On the cd reissue, the original stereo release is erroneously given as bst 84106 instead of bst 84118. You will get 2 track for free after confirming your account. American jazz trumpeter, composer, bandleader and educator. Blue buttonz the donald byrd loops pt ll flocking together donald byrd leads. I have a tape that i got in the uk in 1991 with what sounds like either a donald byrd or a blackbyrds track. Donald byrd donaldson toussaint louverture byrd ii december 9, 1932 february 4, 20 was an american jazz and rhythm and blues trumpeter. Leading bop trumpet stylist with biting, dynamic lines and a crackling sound, later a. He has played with some of the best in his field, including art blakeys jazz messengers, sonny rollins, monk, john coltrane and herbie hancock.
Hank mobley, donald best, kenny burrell, herbie hancock. A sideman for many other jazz musicians of his generation, byrd is best known as one of the only bebop jazz musicians who successfully pioneered the funk and soul genres while simultaneously. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Donald byrd s transitional sessions from 19691971 are actually some of the trumpeters most intriguing work, balancing accessible, funky, davisstyle fusion with legitimate jazz improvisation. Albums include jazzmatazz volume 1, ethiopian knights, and a new perspective. He recorded prolifically as both a leader and sideman from the mid50s into the mid60s, most often for blue note, where he established a reputation as a solid stylist. A sideman for many other jazz musicians of his generation, byrd was known as one of the rare bebop jazz musicians who successfully explored funk and soul while remaining a jazz artist. Black byrd 20 jazz donald byrd download jazz music. Donald byrd was considered one of the finest hard bop trumpeters of the postclifford brown era. But byrd was not to remain true to the conventions of hard bop. This is a basic product 8 classic donald byrd albums, jammed into 4 cds.
Indispensable for a serious collector of donald byrd or the blackbyrds. Download donald byrd mp3 songs and albums music downloads. An album of previously unreleased material taken from two 19691970 sessions which capture the immensely talented trumpeter donald byrd in a transitional moment of artistic brilliance. In the 1950s, his star rose when he gained a prestigious spot in art blakeys jazz messengers, after which he began recording his own albums.
Esquire e 32019 donald byrd byrdjazz delmark dl407 yusef lateef yusef delmark dl407 alt. Up with donald byrd is an album by american trumpeter donald byrd featuring performances by byrd with jimmy heath, stanley turrentine, herbie hancock, and kenny burrell recorded in 1964. Fancy free is an album by jazz trumpeter donald byrd that was recorded in 1969 and released by blue note records during the following year. Though never quite a member of jazzs vanguard, trumpeter donald byrd has always changed with the times. A leading bop trumpet stylist with biting, dynamic lines and. Given the long period of time that donald byrd recorded for blue note from the 1950s through the mid70s, it seems more than a little disingenuous to refer to the relatively brief period he spent with the mizell brothers as his producers, arrangers, and composers in the 70s as his best work. Donald byrd 6 yusef lateef 46 new world stage theatre, detroit, mi, aug. It is understandable why fans of blue note records cried foul when donald byrd s black byrd was released and instantly became the bestselling album in their catalog at least until the age of cd reissues and a rebooted blue notes release of norah joness multiplatinum smash come away with me in 2003. Born donaldson toussaint louverture byrd ii, donald byrd is a very talented, well trained jazz and blues trumpter. Black byrd is a 1973 album by donald byrd and his first for blue note records produced by larry mizell, assisted by his brother, former motown producer fonce. Byrd attended cass tech, where he studied classical music and was mentored by the band director dr. The original blackbyrds were formed in 1973 by jazz trumpeter donald byrd. Esquire e 32019 donald byrd byrd jazz delmark dl407 yusef lateef yusef delmark dl407 alt. Byrd was branded a sellout and a traitor to his hard bop credentials, especially after black byrd became the biggestselling album in blue note history.
Donald byrd was considered one of the finest hard bop trumpeters of the. Electric byrd, from 1970, is the best of the bunch, as byrd absorbs the innovations of bitches brew and comes up with one of his most consistent fusion. Our cds are professionally resurfaced and are guaranteed to work or your money back. The first two tracks, kofi and fufu, were both recorded during the 1969 session, and are the most original and imaginative compositions on the album. Music profile for donald byrd, born 9 december 1932. Donaldson toussaint louverture byrd ii december 9, 1932 february 4, 20 was an. Hank mobley with donald byrd and lee morgan hank mobley with donald byrd and lee morgan.
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