Donald Byrd was an American jazz and rhythm & blues trumpeter & vocalist. He was a sideman for many other jazz musicians of his generation. Love Byrd is a 1981 album by Donald Byrd and 125th Street, N.Y.C., and was originally released on the Elektra labe

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.

Donald Byrd's 1975 album, Places and Spaces, featuring the hits "Wind Parade" and "Dominoes," was the culmination of his fusion period. It was his 5th consecutive album produced by the visionary Larry Mizell, and the second to last session Byrd would cut for Blue Note, the label he had been with since 1958. Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series is all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Optimal.

Donald Byrd was an American jazz and rhythm & blues trumpeter & vocalist. He was a sideman for many other jazz musicians of his generation. Love Byrd is a 1981 album by Donald Byrd and 125th Street, N.Y.C., and was originally released on the Elektra labe

Limited vinyl LP repressing of this classic Jazz release. This album is a Blue Note essential and is part of the Blue Note 75 anniversary LP reissue campaign. At the Half Note Cafe is a live album by American trumpeter Donald Byrd recorded in 1960 at the Half Note in Manhattan and released on the Blue Note label originally as two single LP issues. Trumpeter Byrd is joined on this recording by Pepper Adams, Duke Pearson, Laymon Jackson and Lex Humphries. This first volume includes "Intro/My Girl Shirl', "Soulful Kiddy", "A Portrait Of Jennie", "Cecile", " and "Theme: Pure D. Funk".

Vinyl LP pressing. Trumpeter Donald Byrd and baritone saxophonist Pepper Adams had a formidable partnership throughout the early 1960s, making a series of highly regarded hard bop albums. Yet somehow this masterful quintet session from April 1961 (which also features Herbie Hancock, sounding exceptionally fine on his very first Blue Note recording session) remained unreleased for nearly 20 years. Of particular note are Herbie's playing on "Great God" and the sophisticated excellence the entire ensemble brings.

1957 album from trumpeter Donald Byrd.

Vinyl LP pressing. Live archive release. A first-ever official release of Donald Byrd's Live: Cookin' with Blue Note at Montreux on what would have been the legendary trumpeter's 90th birthday. In July 1973, Blue Note Records headed to Switzerland to showcase several of the label's stars at the Montreux Jazz Festival. Live albums in the Cookin' with Blue Note at Montreux series followed from Bobby Hutcherson, Ronnie Foster, Bobbi Humphrey and Marlena Shaw, but Byrd's remained unreleased, until now.

Japanese UHQCD pressing. Universal. 2022.

Japanese UHQCD pressing. Universal. 2022.

Japanese UHQCD pressing. Universal. 2022.

Japanese reissue. Part of Universal Japan's 'Hard-to-get' hidden Jazz masterpieces campaign. 2021.

Japanese SHM-CD pressing. Universal. 2022.

Live archive release. A first-ever official release of Donald Byrd's Live: Cookin' with Blue Note at Montreux on what would have been the legendary trumpeter's 90th birthday. In July 1973, Blue Note Records headed to Switzerland to showcase several of the label's stars at the Montreux Jazz Festival. Live albums in the Cookin' with Blue Note at Montreux series followed from Bobby Hutcherson, Ronnie Foster, Bobbi Humphrey and Marlena Shaw, but Byrd's remained unreleased, until now.

Japanese reissue, part of Universal Japan's Hard-to-get Jazz hidden masterpieces series. Available for a limited time. Universal. 2021.

Vinyl LP pressing. Recorded in 1955 for producer Tom Wilson's short-lived Boston-based label Transition Records, Byrd's Eye View was trumpeter Donald Byrd's first issued recording as a leader. The date presented Byrd at the helm of what was then the current line-up of The Jazz Messengers with tenor saxophonist Hank Mobley, pianist Horace Silver, bassist Doug Watkins, and drummer Art Blakey. Local Boston area trumpeter Joe Gordon joins the band for some friendly brass sparring with Byrd on several numbers, further adding to the album's jovial air of a blowing session. Everyone is in fine form on this 5-song set with Side A consisting of an extended stroll through Watkins' laid-back original "Doug's Blues" followed by some inspired trading between Byrd and Gordon on "El Sino." A beautiful rendition of the ballad "Everything Happens To Me" and two swinging Mobley pieces comprise Side B, bringing this highly-enjoyable date to a close.

Japanese reissue, part of Universal Japan's Hard-to-get Jazz hidden masterpieces series. Available for a limited time. Universal. 2021.

Gatefold 180-Gram Black Vinyl. Donald Byrd's 1973 album Street Lady was produced by Larry Mizell and contains the classic jazz-funk tracks "Lansana's Priestress" and "Street Lady". Personnel playing on the album include Fonce Mizell (Larry's brother) on clavinet, trumpet, vocals and Harvey Mason on drums. Some of the songs on this record were later sampled by artists like Jungle Brothers, Del the Funky Homosapien, and Theo Parrish amongst others.

Japanese UHQCD pressing. Universal. 2022.

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Trumpeteer Donald Byrd's CARICATURES was his final album for legendary label Blue Note. He goes out with a bang, taking his trumpet across soundscapes best-suited for big-city nighttime.

Japanese Remastered SHM-CD pressing. Universal. 2024.

Donald Byrd's "Thank You... For F.U.M.L." CD is a vibrant tribute to the jazz-funk fusion genre that he helped pioneer. The album showcases Byrd's masterful trumpet playing, blending seamlessly with groovy basslines and rhythmic guitar riffs. Each track is a journey through energetic and soulful landscapes, highlighting Byrd's versatility and innovation. The production quality is superb, capturing the essence of live performance with crisp and dynamic sound. Byrd's collaboration with talented musicians adds depth and richness to the overall sound. The album's title track stands out with it's infectious groove and memorable hooks. Overall, "Thank You... FOR F.U.N.K.I.N.G. Up My Life" is a fitting homage to Byrd's legacy and a must-listen for jazz-funk enthusiasts.

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