Donald Byrd: Collection (1960-1971)

Donaldson Toussaint L'Ouverture Byrd II (December 9, 1932 – February 4, 2013) was an American jazz and rhythm & blues trumpeter and vocalist. 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. As a bandleader, Byrd was an influence on the early career of Herbie Hancock…

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Tracklist LP1. 1960 - Byrd in Flight [2021, Blue Note B0032113-01]:

01. Ghana (Byrd) - 7:22
02. Little Boy Blue (Nevin-Field) - 7:30
03. Gate City (Pearson) - 5:03
04. Lex (Byrd) - 7:40
05. "Bo" (Pearson) - 6:36
06. My Girl Shirl (Pearson) - 5:47





Tracklist LP2. 1961 - Chant [2019, Blue Note B0030234-01]:

01. I'm an Old Cowhand (Mercer) - 7:37
02. You're Next (Byrd) - 7:24
03. Chant (Pearson) - 8:53
04. That's All (Haymes-Brandt) - 9:36
05. Great God (Byrd) - 7:01
06. Sophisticated Lady (Ellington-Parish-Mills) - 4:33





Tracklist LP3. 1971 - Ethiopian Knights [2019, Blue Note 7759664 / 00602577596643]:

01. The Emperor (Byrd) - 15:23
02. Jamie (Byrd) - 3:54
03. The Little Rasti (Byrd) - 17:48