Crossover jazz funk fusion hard bop jazzfunk trumpet jazz jazz instrument postbop. Together the sextet performs three byrd originals, two davis songs and the standard witchcraft. But any information you want can easily be found on the internet or in several good books on jazz that focus on this period. In the jazz funk idiom, it is among blue note records best selling album releases. They recorded the love byrd album, this being one of donald byrds last highlights in his jazzfunk phase. I was born in new york city in 1951 and received my ma in music from queens college in 1992 where i studied with jimmy heath, sir roland hanna, thea musgrave, sol berkowitz and donald byrd. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Jazz con class radio donald byrds ethiopian knights is. Donald byrd joined the jazz messengers in the mid1950s. Black byrd is a 1973 album by donald byrd and the first of his blue note albums to be produced by larry mizell, assisted by his brother, former motown producer fonce.
In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. The arrangements by duke pearson are masterful and one song. He is also a freelance writer, editor, and proofreader, and as such spends most days either hunkered down at a screen or inside his very big headphones. American jazz trumpeter, composer, bandleader and educator. Music profile for donald byrd, born 9 december 1932. Early byrd the best of the jazz soul years by donald byrd. Kofi by john ballon, published on november 4, 2003 at all about jazz. Feb 11, 20 remembering donald byrd, jazz trumpeter who spanned generations.
Donald byrd sure made his contribution to the early jazz funk movement and this album ethiopian knights is certain proof. Although none of the new tunes caught on, the group which. Among some of his early associations were with, art blakey a brief stint with the horace silver quintet on the classic six pieces of silver. Check out books bossa by donald byrd on amazon music. Byrd would continue to refine this sound on equally essential albums like street lady and the fantastic places and spaces, but black byrd stands as his groundbreaking signature statement. Feb 07, 20 the influential jazz trumpeter donald byrd died on monday at the age of 80, his nephew has said. The name of donald byrd means different things to different generations of music listeners.
What hiphop sample, what album chosen by cover or on gut feeling, what jazz version of a standard or classic recontextualized by a dj grabbed you. Donald byrd, one of the leading jazz trumpeters of the 1950s and early 1960s, who became both successful and controversial in the 1970s by blending jazz, funk and rhythm and blues into a. Jazz ensemble jazz band grade 3 composed by duke pearson. Donaldson says they were all playing bebop, after the innovations of charlie parker and dizzy gillespie had turned jazz upside down. Nov 28, 2019 seattle the choreographer donald byrd stood before a video of his younger self, observing a dance he created 33 years ago. This track was previously unreleased and comes from the black byrd recording session in the 70s. The album contains byrd s first recordings as a leader although the sessions that comprised byrd s eye view were released first, and was later rereleased as first flight on the delmark label. View all albums and help us complete donald byrd discography.
On the cusp of this shift in trajectory, byrd made a handful of unassailable groovejazz. Feb 12, 20 donald byrd joined the jazz messengers in the mid1950s. Reluctantly, we have had to pass on some of this increase in our standard airmail prices. For those who prize the mainstream jazz of the 1950s and 1960s, he was a gifted trumpeter and one of the.
Early byrd the best of the jazz soul years by donald. A pioneer jazz educator on africanamerican college and university campuses, as well as general colleges and universities, donald byrd also was a leading. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from donald byrd at the discogs marketplace. Legendary jazz trumpeter donald byrd has died, says nephew. Byrd jazz is an album by trumpeter donald byrd recorded in detroit in 1955 and originally released on tom wilsons transition label. Listen to your favorite songs from early byrd the best of the jazz soul years by donald byrd now. For this excellent album, trumpeter donald byrd teams up with tenor saxophonist charlie rouse, baritonist pepper adams, pianist walter davis, jr.
Byrd would continue to refine this sound on equally essential albums like street lady and the fantastic places and spaces, but black byrd stands as. Later in the decade he was frequently called upon to record with leading bop musicians, including john coltrane, jackie mclean, phil woods, sonny rollins, art blake, kenny clarke and gigi gryce with whom he coled the jazz lab quintet. David redfernredferns he was even heralded as the new guiding light in jazz trumpet, and the acclaim intensified after brown. A sideman for many other jazz musicians of his generation, byrd was known. The influential jazz trumpeter donald byrd died on monday at the age of 80, his nephew has said. Listen to your favorite songs from the best of donald byrd by donald byrd now. This is the album prior to the famous black byrd album and where he was heavily criticized by fellow jazz musicians because of its total abandonment of traditional creative improvising and what jazz really stands for.
A profile of donald byrd trumpet and details of their recordings available to browse and buy. In 2000 byrd was a recipient of a jazz masters award bestowed by the national endowment for the arts. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile. Albums include jazzmatazz volume 1, ethiopian knights, and a new perspective. Donald byrd was one of the most consistent trumpeters to come out of the fertile detroit jazz scene that immigrated to new york in the mid fifties. These listings are for the disc only and do not come with the case, album art, or inserts. The best of donald byrd by donald byrd on amazon music. Of the jazz trumpeters who blazed a trail during the 1950s and 60s, donald byrd has never really gotten his due. On the cusp of this shift in trajectory, byrd made a handful of unassailable groove jazz classics. All tracks on the jazz funk collection are either written, produced or performed by donald byrd. Donald byrd, donaldson toussaint louverture byrd ii, american jazz and rhythmandblues artist born dec. Donald byrd biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Mcleans strident searing alto, one of the most original sounds in jazz, is steeped in the urgency of the times. The best of donald byrd by donald byrd on amazon music unlimited.
Trumpeter donald byrd and a septet that includes tenor saxophonist hank mobley, guitarist kenny burrell, and pianist herbie hancock are joined by an eightvoice choir directed by coleridge perkinson. Alex bugnon, a jazz pianist, reported his uncles death on thursday, though it has yet to be confirmed. The best of donald byrd we receive various cds from the radio cores that we remanufacture. In the early 50s byrd studied trumpet and composition and also played in bands during his military service. Our journalism is free and open for all, but its made possible thanks to the.
He performed with lionel hampton before finishing high school. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from donald byrd. Donald byrd, essential jazz listening, artists 19451965. The sound is very decentbetter than youd think for albums recorded so long ago and. Remembering donald byrd, jazz trumpeter who spanned. Jazz lab by donald byrd 706091814310 vinyl lp barnes. Feb 12, 20 donald byrd, one of the leading jazz trumpeters of the 1950s and early 1960s, who became both successful and controversial in the 1970s by blending jazz, funk and rhythm and blues into a pop. Free form bonus track by donald byrd 724359084220 cd. 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.
Our cds are professionally resurfaced and are guaranteed to work or your money back. A blog supreme after he helped to develop the bluesy, driving hard bop style in. In a buttondown tshirt, loose khaki pants and bare feet, the man. Trumpeter donald byrd and a septet that includes tenor saxophonist hank mobley, guitarist kenny burrell, and pianist herbie hancock are joined by an eightvoice choir directed by coleridge. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. For those who prize the mainstream jazz of the 1950s and 1960s, he was a. Donald byrd jazz laboratory, the hank mobley quintet, the horace silver quintet, the prestige all stars, the red garland quintet. Aug 16, 2019 donald byrd 193220 was a solid and dependable and prolifically recorded hardbop trumpeter during the styles mid 1950s to mid 1960s heyday, though he was never an innovator, far less an auteur. Donald byrd and the blackbyrds the jazz funk collection. Donald byrds 1961 recording free form is both a smorgasbord of modern jazz styles and a breakthrough album showing the detroit born trumpeters versatility and interest in diversity. He later went on to make a string of tedious discocum jazz funk albums which sold by the truckload. Alex bugnon, a jazz pianist, reported his uncles death on thursday, though it. As a knockon effect of covid19 airfreight prices around the world have soared.
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. Places and spaces colored vinyl vinyl lp turntable lab exclusive at, a better music store experience since 1999. Born on december 9th 1932, byrd possessed a beautiful, round, brassy tone, and intriguing ideas. This unusual set was one of the most successful uses of a gospel choir in a jazz context. A new perspective by donald byrd available on vinyl. Remembering donald byrd, jazz trumpeter who spanned generations. I was the margaret lee crofts fellow at the macdowell colony in the summer of 2000 and received 2nd prize in the monaco international jazz composition. 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. It included the late isaac hayes on production and drums. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Trumpeter and bandleader who offended critics with.
He came into his own at the same time as miles davis, clifford brown, chet baker, kenny dorham, etc. Byrd s solo, referencing love for sale and executed over watkins walking bass and pearsons spare piano accompaniment, clearly demonstrates the sway miles held over the leaders conception. Donald byrd was considered one of the finest hard bop trumpeters of the postclifford brown era. Donald byrd, one of the leading jazz trumpeters of the 1950s and early 1960s, who became both successful and controversial in the 1970s by blending jazz, funk and rhythm and blues into a pop hybrid that defied categorization, died on feb. Byrd in hand by donald byrd available on vinyl, cd.
Alto saxophonistarranger gigi gryce and trumpeter donald byrd s innovative, but unfortunately shortlived jazz lab quintet recorded several sides during 1957, seven of which were released on this excellent columbia album a handful of other titles were collectively made for riverside, verve, and rca. A shaolin jazz tribute to donald byrd shaolin jazz. From the album early byrd the best of the jazz soul years. Amazon web services scalable cloud computing services. Donald byrd and the blackbyrds the jazz funk collection is the first time you have been able to acquire a collection of tracks by these artists on a cd package. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. He later went on to make a string of tedious discocumjazzfunk albums which sold by the truckload.
Donald byrd started recording in the midfifties, but by the late. At age 30, turning down offers to teach and a full decade before turning to commercial funk fusion with. Just like the rest of the lp, this was produced by the. Browse and buy all jazz recordings featuring donald byrd trumpet. The title of the album inspired the name of byrds apprentice group, the blackbyrds. Jan 01, 2012 black byrd is a 1973 album by donald byrd and the first of his blue note albums to be produced by larry mizell, assisted by his brother, former motown producer fonce. The title of the album inspired the name of byrd s apprentice group, the blackbyrds. The name of donald byrd means different things to different. Seattle the choreographer donald byrd stood before a video of his younger self, observing a dance he created 33 years ago. As a bandleader, byrd was an influence on the early career of. The album contains byrds first recordings as a leader although the sessions that comprised byrds eye view were released first, and was later rereleased as first flight on the delmark label.
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