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Milestone, 1962/1963. Used ... $9.99
A collection that Milestone issued in 1973 that includes tracks from three of Byrd's early 60s Bossa Nova records – Latin Impressions, Bossa Nova Pelos Passaros and Once More/Charlie Byrd's Bossa Nova. Byrd and his unamplified guitar are joined by Keter Betts on bass and Bill Reichenbach on ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, small cutout hole through case.)
Charlie Byrd —
Let Go ... LP 
Columbia, Mid 60s. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
One of the best of Charlie Byrd's pop bossa recordings for Columbia – featuring a small group that includes flute, bass, and drums behind Charlie's acoustic guitar. The album includes a stellar reading of "Canto De Ossanha", done as "Let Go", and featuring a breezy ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed stereo pressing – CS 9869.)
Charlie Byrd —
Once More – Charlie Byrd's Bossa Nova ... LP Riverside, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A lovely little record from the man who helped Stan Getz find his bossa – and a set that's done with just a bit more backing than usual from Byrd for the time! The album makes nice use of additional percussion, vibes, cello, and a bit of flugelhorn to back up Byrd's work on acoustic guitar ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Charlie Byrd —
Plays Jobim ... CD Concord, 2002. Used ... Out Of Stock
Charlie Byrd Trio & Woodwinds —
Byrd In The Wind ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock
A sweet batch of gentle tunes from guitarist Charlie Byrd – one of his first albums as a leader, recorded in his hometown of Washington DC, with backings by a small woodwind group. A few tracks have some strong solos by tenorist Buck Hill – an under-recorded DC player – and a few ... (Jazz) read more CD
Charlie Byrd, Barney Kessel, & Herb Ellis —
Great Guitars 2 ... CD Concord, 1976. Used ... Out Of Stock
Charlie Byrd, Barney Kessel, Herb Ellis —
Great Guitars At Charlie's Georgetown (with bonus tracks) ... CD Concord/Bellaphon (Germany), 1983. Used ... Out Of Stock
A live set that follows the great format first set out by the trio of guitarists Charlie Byrd, Barney Kessel, and Herb Ellis – a pretty airy approach to jazz guitar swinging that also features a bit of bass from Joe Byrd and some drums from Chuck Redd! As before, the approach seems to work ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Great Guitars At Charlie's Georgetown (with bonus tracks) ... CD 6.99
Concord, 1983. Used ... $6.99
A live set that follows the great format first set out by the trio of guitarists Charlie Byrd, Barney Kessel, and Herb Ellis – a pretty airy approach to jazz guitar swinging that also features a bit of bass from Joe Byrd and some drums from Chuck Redd! As before, the approach seems to work ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Concord, 1980/1983. Used 2 CDs ... $3.99 5.99
A jazz guitar double-header – two older albums from the classic Great Guitars series packaged in a single set! First up is Great Guitars At The Winery – a date that has a sweet trio of guitarists – Charlie Byrd, Barney Kessel, and Herb Ellis – swinging in easygoing, open-end ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Spine has a cutout notch.)
Donald Byrd —
At The Half Note Cafe Vol 1 ... CD Blue Note, Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Donald Byrd —
At The Half Note Cafe Vol 1 ... LP Blue Note, Early 60s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest Donald Byrd albums ever – a smoking live performance spread out over two different records – all with some of the tightest, most grooving work that Byrd ever recorded in his early years on Blue Note! Part of the strength of the set is the group – as Don's ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 63rd Street pressing with RVG stamp, ear, and 9m etch, in a green/blue text cover – nice and clean, and cover is nice!)
Donald Byrd —
At The Half Note Cafe Vol 1 (180 gram pressing) ... LP Blue Note, Early 60s. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the greatest Donald Byrd albums ever – a smoking live performance spread out over two different records – all with some of the tightest, most grooving work that Byrd ever recorded in his early years on Blue Note! Part of the strength of the set is the group – as Don's ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the excellent Blue Note Tone Poet series – heavy vinyl and cover!)
Donald Byrd —
At The Half Note Cafe Vol 2 ... LP Blue Note, Early 60s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest Donald Byrd albums ever – a smoking live performance spread out over two different records – all with some of the tightest, most grooving work that Byrd ever recorded in his early years on Blue Note! Part of the strength of the set is the group – as Don's ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Donald Byrd —
At The Half Note Cafe Vols 1 & 2 ... CD Blue Note, 1960. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest Donald Byrd albums ever – a smoking live performance spread out over two different records – all with some of the tightest, most grooving work that Byrd ever recorded in his early years on Blue Note! Part of the strength of the set is the group – as Don's ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available At The Half Note Cafe Vols 1 & 2 (RVG Remaster Edition) ... CD 18.99
Blue Note, 1960. Used 2 CDs ... $18.99
One of the greatest Donald Byrd albums ever – a smoking live performance spread out over two different records – all with some of the tightest, most grooving work that Byrd ever recorded in his early years on Blue Note! Part of the strength of the set is the group – as Don's ... (Jazz) read more CD
(2004 RVG pressing. Punch through case and tray card.)
Donald Byrd —
Best Of Donald Byrd ... CD Blue Note, Early 70s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Titles include "Change", "Think Twice", "Lanasana's Priestess", "Street Lady", "Dominoes", "Wind Parade", "Flight Time", "You & Music", and "Places & Spaces". Lots of Mizell grooves! (Jazz) CD
(Out of print 1992 pressing.)
Donald Byrd —
Black Byrd ... CD Blue Note, 1973. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A landmark album – Donald Byrd's first session with producer Larry Mizell, the man who went onto forever change the face of jazz funk! After rumbling around for a few years attempting electric styles that really didn't fit his mode, Donald wisely hooked up with Larry, and hit a groove here ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Black Byrd ... LP 29.99
Black Byrd (SACD multi-channel) ... CD 21.99
Blue Note, 1973. Very Good+ ... $29.99
A landmark album – Donald Byrd's first session with producer Larry Mizell, the man who went on to forever change the face of jazz funk! After rumbling around for a few years attempting electric styles that really didn't fit his mode, Donald wisely hooked up with Larry, and hit a groove here ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Black Byrd (SACD multi-channel) ... CD 21.99(70s black b label pressing. Cover has a cut corner.)
Blue Note/Vocalion (UK), 1973. New Copy ... $21.99 24.99
A landmark album – Donald Byrd's first session with producer Larry Mizell, the man who went onto forever change the face of jazz funk! After rumbling around for a few years attempting electric styles that really didn't fit his mode, Donald wisely hooked up with Larry, and hit a groove here ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Black Byrd ... LP 29.99(Hybrid Super Audio CD pressing – also works on standard CD players!)
Blue Note, Early 70s/1998. Used ... $9.99
A nice batch of some of (but surely not all of) the breakbeat and sample-heavy tracks from Don's early 70's Blue Note albums. Titles include "Wind Parade", "Dance Band", "Lansana's Priestess", "Love's So Far Away", "Miss Kane", and "Jelly ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, promotional stamp on CD and sticker on booklet cover.)
Donald Byrd —
Byrd Blows On Beacon Hill ... CD Transition/Universal (Japan), 1956. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Beautiful hardbop from Boston – and one of the first-ever albums recorded by trumpeter Donald Byrd as a leader! The set was originally done for the obscure Transition label – also home to inventive early recordings by Sun Ra and Cecil Taylor – and as with those records, there's a ... (Jazz) read more CD
Donald Byrd —
Byrd Blows On Beacon Hill (Japanese pressing) ... CD Transition/EMI (Japan), 1956. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Beautiful hardbop from Boston – and one of the first-ever albums recorded by trumpeter Donald Byrd as a leader! The set was originally done for the obscure Transition label – also home to inventive early recordings by Sun Ra and Cecil Taylor – and as with those records, there's a ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1994 Japanese pressing – includes obi.)
Donald Byrd —
Byrd In Flight ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1960. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A wonderfully lyrical session from trumpeter Donald Byrd – yet for some reason, the album's one of his most overlooked from the 60s! The session features material by 2 different groups – one that includes Byrd, Hank Mobley, and Duke Pearson; and another which features Byrd, alongside ... (Jazz) read more CD
Donald Byrd —
Byrd In Flight ... LP Blue Note, 1960. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A wonderfully lyrical session from trumpeter Donald Byrd – yet for some reason, the album's one of his most overlooked from the 60s! The session features material by 2 different groups – one that includes Byrd, Hank Mobley, and Duke Pearson; and another which features Byrd, alongside ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Donald Byrd —
Byrd In Flight (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
A wonderfully lyrical session from trumpeter Donald Byrd – yet for some reason, the album's one of his most overlooked from the 60s! The session features material by 2 different groups – one that includes Byrd, Hank Mobley, and Duke Pearson; and another which features Byrd, alongside ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, sleeve has some light wear including an old sticker on the back.)
Donald Byrd —
Byrd In Flight (Japanese pressing) ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
A wonderfully lyrical session from trumpeter Donald Byrd – yet for some reason, the album's one of his most overlooked from the 60s! The session features material by 2 different groups – one that includes Byrd, Hank Mobley, and Duke Pearson; and another which features Byrd, alongside ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1993 Japanese pressing.)
Donald Byrd —
Byrd In Flight (with bonus tracks) ... CD Blue Note, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
A wonderfully lyrical session from trumpeter Donald Byrd – yet for some reason, the album's one of his most overlooked from the 60s! The session features material by 2 different groups – one that includes Byrd, Hank Mobley, and Duke Pearson; and another which features Byrd, alongside ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print Connoisseur pressing.)
Blue Note/Hallmark (UK), 1959. Used ... $4.99
One of the best of Donald Byrd's early Blue Note albums – a sparkling set of hardbop tunes with a really souful edge! The album's one of a few that feature Byrd working with baritonist Pepper Adams – a frequent partner on his best recording dates of the late 50s, of which this set is ... (Jazz) read more CD
(2018 Hallmark pressing.)
Donald Byrd —
Byrd In Hand (24 bit RVG Remaster) ... CD Blue Note, 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the best of Donald Byrd's early Blue Note albums – a sparkling set of hardbop tunes with a really souful edge! The album's one of a few that feature Byrd working with baritonist Pepper Adams – a frequent partner on his best recording dates of the late 50s, of which this set is ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Byrd In Hand ... CD 4.99
Donald Byrd —
Byrd In Hand (non RVG pressing) ... CD Blue Note, 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the best of Donald Byrd's early Blue Note albums – a sparkling set of hardbop tunes with a really souful edge! The album's one of a few that feature Byrd working with baritonist Pepper Adams – a frequent partner on his best recording dates of the late 50s, of which this set is ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Byrd In Hand ... CD 4.99(Out of print mid 90s pressing.)
Brunswick/Sam Records (France), 1958. New Copy (reissue)... $33.99 39.99
Early in his career, Donald Byrd spent some time in Paris – where he not only got a chance to work in a whole new setting with some really great players, but he also got to record some fantastic sides that still stand as some of his best hardbop work! This rare album was originally issued on ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Done with great vinyl, and a heavy European-style cover!)
Donald Byrd —
Byrd's Eye View ... LP Transition, 1955. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A wailer! This rare 1955 album is one of Donald Byrd's first records as a leader – recorded for the tiny Transition label in Boston, but with a hardbop groove that's right up there with his early work for Savoy and Blue Note. The record is practically a Jazz Messengers session – as it ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Transition/Blue Note, 1955. New Copy (reissue)... $36.99 38.99 On May 3, 2024
A wailer! This rare 1955 album is one of Donald Byrd's first records as a leader – recorded for the tiny Transition label in Boston, but with a hardbop groove that's right up there with his early work for Savoy and Blue Note. The record is practically a Jazz Messengers session – as it ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the Blue Note Tone Poet series – heavy cover and vinyl!) This item will not be delivered to you before Friday, May 3.
Donald Byrd —
Byrd's Word ... CD Savoy, 1955. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of Donald Byrd's earliest sessions as a leader – a hard and heavy all-star set that features a quintet with Frank Foster on tenor, Hank Jones on piano, Kenny Clarke on drums, and Dave Chambers on bass. The tracks all are long and have that almost blowing session Savoy approach – ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print. Includes Savoy obi.)
Donald Byrd —
Cat Walk ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
Classic soul jazz material from trumpeter Donald Byrd – one of his most sinister (and most rare) albums for Blue Note! The group's a quintet, with frequent bandmate Pepper Adams on baritone, Duke Pearson on piano, and Philly Joe Jones on drums – all grooving with some of the tightness ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, mid-90's Japanese BN Works pressing. Includes obi.)
Donald Byrd —
Cat Walk ... LP Blue Note, 1961. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Classic soul jazz material from trumpeter Donald Byrd – one of his most sinister (and most rare) albums for Blue Note! The group's a quintet, with frequent bandmate Pepper Adams on baritone, Duke Pearson on piano, and Philly Joe Jones on drums – all grooving with some of the tightness ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Scorpio reissue.)
Donald Byrd —
Cat Walk (RVG remaster edition) ... CD Blue Note, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
Classic soul jazz material from trumpeter Donald Byrd – one of his most sinister (and most rare) albums for Blue Note! The group's a quintet, with frequent bandmate Pepper Adams on baritone, Duke Pearson on piano, and Philly Joe Jones on drums – all grooving with some of the tightness ... (Jazz) read more CD
Blue Note (Japan), 1961. New Copy ... $10.99 16.99
A Donald Byrd treasure – and an album that was almost left in the vaults by Blue Note, until they briefly released it at the end of the 70s! The cover and title are a bit unfamiliar, but the music is right up there with Byrd's classic sessions with baritonist Pepper Adams – a great ... (Jazz) read more CD
Donald Byrd —
Chant (180 gram pressing) ... LP Blue Note, 1961. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A Donald Byrd treasure – and an album that was almost left in the vaults by Blue Note, until they briefly released it at the end of the 70s! The cover and title are a bit unfamiliar, but the music is right up there with Byrd's classic sessions with baritonist Pepper Adams – a great ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Donald Byrd —
Chant (180 gram pressing) ... LP Blue Note/Heavenly Sweetness (France), 1961. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A Donald Byrd treasure – and an album that was almost left in the vaults by Blue Note, until they briefly released it at the end of the 70s! The cover and title are a bit unfamiliar, but the music is right up there with Byrd's classic sessions with baritonist Pepper Adams – a great ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(2013 reissue.)
Donald Byrd —
City Called Heaven ... CD Landmark, 1991. Used ... Out Of Stock
Sure it's not the Blue Note years, but this is an excellent late set by Byrd that shows he was still one hell of a leader! Byrd's at the head of a strong group that includes Bobby Hutcherson on vibes, Joe Henderson on tenor, Donald Brown on piano, and Rufus Reid on bass – and the tracks are ... (Jazz) read more CD
Donald Byrd —
Creeper ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1967. New Copy ... $10.99 13.99
A rock-solid set from Donald Byrd and a great group of players – a record that's got the same sharp edges and dark undercurrents of late 60s classics like Black Jack, Mustang, and Slow Drag! As with those gems, this album's got Donald really experimenting a bit more – especially with ... (Jazz) read more CD
Donald Byrd —
Creeper ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1967. Used ... Out Of Stock
A rock-solid set from Donald Byrd and a great group of players – a record that's got the same sharp edges and dark undercurrents of late 60s classics like Black Jack, Mustang, and Slow Drag! As with those gems, this album's got Donald really experimenting a bit more – especially with ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Creeper ... CD 10.99
Donald Byrd —
Creeper (Japanese pressing) ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1967/1981. Used ... Out Of Stock
A rock-solid set from Donald Byrd and a great group of players – a record that's got the same sharp edges and dark undercurrents of late 60s classics like Black Jack, Mustang, and Slow Drag! As with those gems, this album's got Donald really experimenting a bit more – especially with ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Creeper ... CD 10.99
Donald Byrd —
Definitive Classic Blue Note Collection – 10 Complete Albums (Off To The Races/Blue Note/Enlightenment (UK), 2014. Used 5 CD's ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Includes the albums Off To The Races, Byrd In Hand, Fuego, Byrd In Flight, At The Half Note 1 & 2, Royal Flush, Free Form, Cat Walk, and New Perspective. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Donald Byrd —
Donald Byrd & 125th Street, NYC ... CD Elektra, 1979. Used ... Out Of Stock
Smoking work from Donald Byrd – post-Blue Note, post-Larry Mizell, and with a modern funk groove that's still pretty darn tasty! Not one to rest on his laurels – which he could have easily done with endless Mizell-based recordings – Donald shifts his groove here towards more of a ... (Jazz) read more CD
Donald Byrd —
Donald Byrd & 125th Street, NYC ... LP Elektra, 1979. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Smoking work from Donald Byrd – post-Blue Note, post-Larry Mizell, and with a modern funk groove that's still pretty darn tasty! Not one to rest on his laurels – which he could have easily done with endless Mizell-based recordings – Donald shifts his groove here towards more of a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Donald Byrd —
Donald Byrd Live – Cookin With Blue Note At Montreux ... CD Blue Note, 1973. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A never-heard live set from the mighty Donald Byrd – recording here with live accompaniment from the Mizell Brothers – at a level that's every bit as wonderful as their work with the trumpeter in the studio! The material was originally recorded during a same series of albums that Blue ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Donald Byrd Live – Cookin With Blue Note At Montreux ... LP 24.99
Blue Note, 1973. New Copy ... $24.99 26.99
A never-heard live set from the mighty Donald Byrd – recording here with live accompaniment from the Mizell Brothers – at a level that's every bit as wonderful as their work with the trumpeter in the studio! The material was originally recorded during a same series of albums that Blue ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Note, Early 70s/1975. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A tasty collection of goodies that Donald recorded with the great Larry Mizell during the early 70s. Certainly not his all-inclusive best, but some of our favorite material by this legendary soul jazz trumpeter. The tracks have a sparkling electric jazz funk sound, with amazing production that ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Donald Byrd —
Early Byrd – The Best Of The Jazz Soul Years ... CD Blue Note, Late 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Tracks include "Slow Drag", "Mustang", "Jellyroll", "Books Bossa", "West Of Pecos", "The Weasil", "The Dude", and "Blackjack" – 9 tracks in all. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print, mark through barcode and promotional stamp on CD.)
Blue Note, 1970. Used ... $18.99
Donald Byrd in a sweet electric mode – as you'd guess from the title! The set was recorded right before Byrd's legendary run with Larry Mizell in the early 70s – and the electric approach is a bit different here – a style that blends Byrd's wonderful trumpet lines with the larger ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Electric Byrd (180 gram pressing) ... LP 30.99(Out of print 1996 Rare Groove pressing.)
Donald Byrd —
Electric Byrd ... LP Blue Note, 1970. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Donald Byrd in a sweet electric mode – as you'd guess from the title! The set was recorded right before Byrd's legendary run with Larry Mizell in the early 70s – and the electric approach is a bit different here – a style that blends Byrd's wonderful trumpet lines with the larger ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Liberty/UA pressing, with Van Gelder stamp – in great shape! Cover has some light wear, but is nice overall.)
Electric Byrd (180 gram pressing) ... LP 30.99
Electric Byrd ... CD 18.99
Blue Note/Third Man, 1970. New Copy (reissue)... $30.99 35.99
Donald Byrd in a sweet electric mode – as you'd guess from the title! The set was recorded right before Byrd's legendary run with Larry Mizell in the early 70s – and the electric approach is a bit different here – a style that blends Byrd's wonderful trumpet lines with the larger ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Electric Byrd ... CD 18.99(Part of the great Third Man 313 series – Detroit-focused, 180 gram vinyl pressed at Third Man, and mastered and cut by Warren Defever from the original tapes!)
Donald Byrd —
Ethiopian Knights ... CD Blue Note, 1972. Used ... Out Of Stock
Sweet electric funk from trumpeter Donald Byrd – one of his first forays into an electric mode, and done in a style that's very different than his better-known soul fusion of the mid 70s! Before Byrd hooked up with Larry Mizell and started recording his smooth fusion grooves on records like ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Donald Byrd —
Ethiopian Knights (180 gram pressing) ... LP Blue Note, 1972. New Copy (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Sweet electric funk from trumpeter Donald Byrd – one of his first forays into an electric mode, and done in a style that's very different than his better-known soul fusion of the mid 70s! Before Byrd hooked up with Larry Mizell and started recording his smooth fusion grooves on records like ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Donald Byrd —
Fancy Free ... CD Blue Note, 1969. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the coolest, grooviest 60s albums from trumpeter Donald Byrd – one that has him really reaching out for a hip new sound, but in ways that are different than most of his other material at the time! Key on the date is the placement of electric piano from Duke Pearson – played in ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Donald Byrd —
Fancy Free ... LP Blue Note, 1969. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of the coolest, grooviest 60s albums from trumpeter Donald Byrd – one that has him really reaching out for a hip new sound, but in ways that are different than most of his other material at the time! Key on the date is the placement of electric piano from Duke Pearson – played in ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s black b label pressing – nice and clean. Cover has very light wear, but is nice too.)
Transition/Delmark, Mid 50s. New Copy ... $6.99 12.99
A really early nugget from the Detroit jazz scene of the 50s – and a record that marks a key moment for players who would soon become huge on a variety of different labels! The group here features a very young Donald Byrd on trumpet, with Yusef Lateef on tenor, Barry Harris on piano, Alvin ... (Jazz) read more CD
Donald Byrd —
First Flight ... CD Delmark, Mid 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A really early nugget from the Detroit jazz scene of the 50s – and a record that marks a key moment for players who would soon become huge on a variety of different labels! The group here features a very young Donald Byrd on trumpet, with Yusef Lateef on tenor, Barry Harris on piano, Alvin ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available First Flight ... CD 6.99
Donald Byrd —
Free Form ... LP Blue Note, 1966. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A landmark album for Donald Byrd – one that marks a key departure in his sound! Donald's really opening up on this one – picking up more of the soulful and the spiritual side of jazz, and moving from the hardbop and modern jazz of his late 50s years – no surprise, since he's ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s black b label pressing. Cover has some splitting on the spine, but is nice overall.)
Donald Byrd —
Free Form (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
A landmark album for Donald Byrd – one that marks a key departure in his sound! Donald's really opening up on this one – picking up more of the soulful and the spiritual side of jazz, and moving from the hardbop and modern jazz of his late 50s years – no surprise, since he's ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print. Includes obi – and still sealed!)
Donald Byrd —
Free Form (RVG Remaster Edition) ... CD Blue Note, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
Donald Byrd —
Fuego ... CD Blue Note, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Donald Byrd's first albums on Blue Note – tight, soulful, and a firm statement of hardbop truth – a record that showed that Byrd was firmly on the map! The ensemble features Jackie McLean on alto, and the rhythm section includes Duke Pearson, Doug Watkins, and Lex Humphries ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available (First US pressing.)
Fuego (RVG remaster edition) ... CD 11.99
Fuego (SHMCD pressing) ... CD 14.99
Donald Byrd —
Fuego ... LP Blue Note, 1960. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of Donald Byrd's first albums on Blue Note – tight, soulful, and a firm statement of hardbop truth – a record that showed that Byrd was firmly on the map! The ensemble features Jackie McLean on alto, and the rhythm section includes Duke Pearson, Doug Watkins, and Lex Humphries ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (63rd street stereo pressing, with deep groove, RVG stamp, and ear! Back cover has a tiny stain, but this is a great copy.)
Fuego (RVG remaster edition) ... CD 11.99
Fuego (SHMCD pressing) ... CD 14.99
Blue Note, 1960. Used ... $11.99
One of Donald Byrd's first albums on Blue Note – tight, soulful, and a firm statement of hardbop truth – a record that showed that Byrd was firmly on the map! The ensemble features Jackie McLean on alto, and the rhythm section includes Duke Pearson, Doug Watkins, and Lex Humphries ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Fuego (SHMCD pressing) ... CD 14.99(Still sealed, cutouot notch through spine.)
Blue Note (Japan), 1960. New Copy ... $14.99 18.99
One of Donald Byrd's first albums on Blue Note – tight, soulful, and a firm statement of hardbop truth – a record that showed that Byrd was firmly on the map! The ensemble features Jackie McLean on alto, and the rhythm section includes Duke Pearson, Doug Watkins, and Lex Humphries ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Fuego (RVG remaster edition) ... CD 11.99(SHM-CD pressing!)
Donald Byrd —
Groovin' For Nat (aka Hush!) ... CD Black Lion (UK), 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock
A nicely priced reissue of the rare Duke Pearson album Hush – originally issued on the tiny Jazztime label, very briefly during the early 60s! The rare early session by Pearson is one of the few he cut away from Blue Note – and it's musical delight throughout – with twin trumpet ... (Jazz) read more CD
Donald Byrd —
Harlem Blues ... LP Landmark, 1988. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A beautifully sensitive album from Donald Byrd – quite a change from his better-known jazz funk work of the 70s and early 80s – and part of a back-to-basics move he made in part of that latter decade! The album's very much in the best straight mode of the Landmark Records label scene ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Donald Byrd —
House Of Byrd ... LP Prestige, 1956. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99
Two nice Prestige blowing sessions from the 50s – featuring Donald Byrd right up front. The first LP of the set was issued as Two Trumpets with Art Farmer joining Byrd, set in a sextet with Jackie McLean, Doug Watkins, Barry Harris, and Art Taylor. The harder sound of Byrd is a nice mix ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Donald Byrd —
I'm Tryin' To Get Home ... CD Blue Note, 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock
Donald Byrd's second foray into the "with voices" genre – done in the same style as his groundbreaking New Perspective album – and with similar choral work from lyrical modernist Coleridge Perkinson! The vibe here is slightly different than the previous record – in that ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available I'm Tryin' To Get Home ... LP 99.99(Out of print.)
Blue Note, 1965. Very Good+ ... $99.99
Donald Byrd's second foray into the "with voices" genre – done in the same style as his groundbreaking New Perspective album – and with similar choral work from lyrical modernist Coleridge Perkinson! The vibe here is slightly different than the previous record – in that ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono New York pressing, with Van Gelder stamp and ear – a nice copy! One label also has a deep groove.)
Donald Byrd —
I'm Tryin' To Get Home (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock
Donald Byrd's second foray into the "with voices" genre – done in the same style as his groundbreaking New Perspective album – and with similar choral work from lyrical modernist Coleridge Perkinson! The vibe here is slightly different than the previous record – in that ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available I'm Tryin' To Get Home ... LP 99.99(Out of print. Includes obi – and still sealed!)
Donald Byrd —
Kofi ... CD Blue Note, 1969/1970. Used ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic set of tracks that was recorded at the cusp of the 70s, but which wasn't (for some strange reason) released until many years later! Donald Byrd's playing here with two different larger groups, and the music is a perfect bridge between his spacey late 60s attempts to mimic Miles Davis, ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1995 Rare Grooves pressing.)
Donald Byrd —
Love Has Come Around/
Elektra, 1981. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Massively jazzy soul from Donald Byrd – two "love" tunes from the early 80s! "Love Has Come Around" goes in a whole new direction than his earlier Mizzell-styled work – snapping a sweet clapping groove, yet still keeping enough acoustic touches to keep things real ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Donald Byrd —
Love Has Come Around/Elektra (UK), 1978/1981. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Massively jazzy soul from Donald Byrd – two "love" tunes from the late 70s and early 80s! "Love Has Come Around" goes in a whole new direction than his earlier Mizzell-styled work – snapping a sweet clapping groove, yet still keeping enough acoustic touches to keep ... (Soul) read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a red and black Elektra/Asylum sleeve, with some ring and edge wear and a light sticker spot.)
Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1960. New Copy ... $14.99 18.99 About May 29, 2024
One of the most hard-hitting sessions ever recorded for the Bethlehem label – and a rare date for the imprint by the team of trumpeter Donald Byrd and saxophonist Pepper Adams! The style here is similar to work the pair recorded for Riverside and Blue Note at the same time – razor-sharp ... (Jazz) read more CD
Donald Byrd —
Mustang! ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1966. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Donald Byrd's most fantastic records for Blue Note – and one of three gems that he recorded with the great Sonny Red on alto sax! Byrd and Red work magnificently together – and the two of them play with a tightness and funkiness that's missing from a lot of their other records ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print late 90s japanese pressing, includes obi.)
Donald Byrd —
Mustang! ... CD Blue Note, 1966. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Donald Byrd's most fantastic records for Blue Note – and one of three gems that he recorded with the great Sonny Red on alto sax! Byrd and Red work magnificently together – and the two of them play with a tightness and funkiness that's missing from a lot of their other records ... (Jazz) read more CD
Donald Byrd —
Mustang! (with bnous tracks) ... CD Blue Note/Music On Vinyl (Netherlands), 1966. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of Donald Byrd's most fantastic records for Blue Note – and one of three gems that he recorded with the great Sonny Red on alto sax! Byrd and Red work magnificently together – and the two of them play with a tightness and funkiness that's missing from a lot of their other records ... (Jazz) read more CD
(2017 pressing.)
Donald Byrd —
Mustang! (with bonus tracks) ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1966. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
One of Donald Byrd's most fantastic records for Blue Note – and one of three gems that he recorded with the great Sonny Red on alto sax! Byrd and Red work magnificently together – and the two of them play with a tightness and funkiness that's missing from a lot of their other records ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Ultimate HQ pressing!)
Donald Byrd —
New Perspective ... LP Blue Note, 1963. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A really landmark album in soulful jazz for the 60s – a set that takes the already-great energy of the young trumpeter Donald Byrd, and mixes it with some voices borrowed from gospel music bur turned towards modern jazz – all in a style that's very similar to some of the Max Roach ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s DMM pressing. Includes the Blue Note inner sleeve. A nice copy.)
Donald Byrd —
New Perspective (180 gram pressing) ... LP Blue Note, 1963. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A really landmark album in soulful jazz for the 60s – a set that takes the already-great energy of the young trumpeter Donald Byrd, and mixes it with some voices borrowed from gospel music bur turned towards modern jazz – all in a style that's very similar to some of the Max Roach ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Donald Byrd —
New Perspective (non-RVG edition) ... CD Blue Note, 1963. Used ... Out Of Stock
A really landmark album in soulful jazz for the 60s – a set that takes the already-great energy of the young trumpeter Donald Byrd, and mixes it with some voices borrowed from gospel music bur turned towards modern jazz – all in a style that's very similar to some of the Max Roach ... (Jazz) read more CD
Donald Byrd —
Off To The Races ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
Donald's off to the races on this one – grooving with a lean, mean sound that makes the record one of his hardest-hitting and most soulful blue note sessions of the 50s! The group features Byrd's frequent bandmate Pepper Adams on baritone sax – blowing always with a style that's a ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print 1993 Japanese pressing.)
Donald Byrd —
Off To The Races ... LP Blue Note, 1958. Sealed ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Donald's off to the races on this one – grooving with a lean, mean sound that makes the record one of his hardest-hitting and most soulful blue note sessions of the 50s! The group features Byrd's frequent bandmate Pepper Adams on baritone sax – blowing always with a style that's a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed mono pressing – 70s or earlier, likely the UA pressing, given the mono on the cover. Cover has a cut corner.)
Donald Byrd —
Off To The Races (RVG remaster edition) ... CD Blue Note, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
Donald's off to the races on this one – grooving with a lean, mean sound that makes the record one of his hardest-hitting and most soulful blue note sessions of the 50s! The group features Byrd's frequent bandmate Pepper Adams on baritone sax – blowing always with a style that's a ... (Jazz) read more CD
(2006 RVG pressing.)
Donald Byrd —
Parisian Thoroughfare ... CD Polydor (France), 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
The second volume of work that Donald Byrd recorded live at the Olympia in Paris in 1958 – even harder-hitting in tone than the first! The set features Byrd playing some tight hardbop lines – working in a cool group that also features Bobby Jaspar on tenor, Walter Davis Jr on piano, ... (Jazz) read more CD
(80s pressing – disc made in West Germany.)
Donald Byrd —
Parisian Thoroughfare (180 gram vinyl) ... LP Brunswick/Sam Records (France), 1958. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
The second volume of work that Donald Byrd recorded live at the Olympia in Paris in 1958 – even harder-hitting in tone than the first! The set features Byrd playing some tight hardbop lines – working in a cool group that also features Bobby Jaspar on tenor, Walter Davis Jr on piano, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Donald Byrd —
Places & Spaces ... LP Blue Note, 1975. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An incredible record – and one of the real high points in the career of trumpeter Donald Byrd! The album's the third one he cut with producer/arranger Larry Mizell – and of all Byrd's work with Mizell, this one's the funkiest, the tightest, the most soulful, and the most perfectly ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Donald Byrd —
Places & Spaces (180 gram pressing) ... LP Blue Note, 1975. New Copy (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An incredible record – and one of the real high points in the career of trumpeter Donald Byrd! The album's the third one he cut with producer/arranger Larry Mizell – and of all Byrd's work with Mizell, this one's the funkiest, the tightest, the most soulful, and the most perfectly ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series!)
Donald Byrd —
Royal Flush ... LP Blue Note, 1961. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the seminal sides cut by Donald Byrd in his partnership with Pepper Adams – a high-up, low-down set that's a smoker all the way through! Byrd's brightness on trumpet is nicely matched by Adams' fluid work on baritone sax – and the pair are wonderfully supported by a rhythm trio ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s white b label pressing. Cover has light wear and a cutout hole.)
Donald Byrd —
Royal Flush (RVG remaster edition) ... CD Blue Note, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the seminal sides cut by Donald Byrd in his partnership with Pepper Adams – a high-up, low-down set that's a smoker all the way through! Byrd's brightness on trumpet is nicely matched by Adams' fluid work on baritone sax – and the pair are wonderfully supported by a rhythm trio ... (Jazz) read more CD
(2006 RVG pressing.)
Donald Byrd —
Slow Drag ... LP Blue Note, 1968. Very Good Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
One of our favorite records of all time from trumpeter Donald Byrd – a sometimes-overlooked gem from the late 60s, and one that has Byrd really playing with a slightly different edge than before! The set's recorded with a group that Byrd maintained for two years – a stunning lineup ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Slow Drag (180 gram pressing) ... LP 36.99
Slow Drag (UHQCD pressing) ... CD 18.99
Slow Drag (RVG remaster edition) ... CD 9.99
Blue Note, 1968. New Copy (reissue)... $36.99 38.99
One of our favorite records of all time from trumpeter Donald Byrd – a sometimes-overlooked gem from the late 60s, and one that has Byrd really playing with a slightly different edge than before! The set's recorded with a group that Byrd maintained for two years – a stunning lineup ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Part of the Blue Note Tone Poet series – heavy cover and vinyl!)
Slow Drag (UHQCD pressing) ... CD 18.99
Slow Drag (RVG remaster edition) ... CD 9.99
Donald Byrd —
Slow Drag (RVG remaster edition) ... CD Blue Note, 1968. Used ... $9.99
One of our favorite records of all time from trumpeter Donald Byrd – a sometimes-overlooked gem from the late 60s, and one that has Byrd really playing with a slightly different edge than before! The set's recorded with a group that Byrd maintained for two years – a stunning lineup ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available (2002 RVG pressing.)
Slow Drag (180 gram pressing) ... LP 36.99
Slow Drag (UHQCD pressing) ... CD 18.99
Blue Note (Japan), 1968. New Copy ... $18.99 23.99
One of our favorite records of all time from trumpeter Donald Byrd – a sometimes-overlooked gem from the late 60s, and one that has Byrd really playing with a slightly different edge than before! The set's recorded with a group that Byrd maintained for two years – a stunning lineup ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Slow Drag (180 gram pressing) ... LP 36.99
Slow Drag (RVG remaster edition) ... CD 9.99
Donald Byrd —
Step High ... LP Up Front, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Upfront issue of some Donald Byrd stuff recorded in the early 60's. Two great lineups, one that pairs Donald Byrd with the tenor of Jimmy Heath and the alto of Bunky Green; another that has him joining Johnny Coles on trumpet and Duke Pearson on piano. Nice hard bop stuff, in settings Byrd's not ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Donald Byrd —
Stepping Into Tomorrow ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1974. New Copy ... $10.99 13.99
An essential bit of 70s jazz funk – one of the key Blue Note collaborations between trumpeter Donald Byrd and producer/arranger Larry Mizell – the man who helped set a whole new standard for soulful sounds at the time! The approach here is quite similar to the pair's work on Places ... (Jazz) read more CD
Donald Byrd —
Stepping Into Tomorrow ... LP Blue Note, 1975. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
An essential bit of 70s jazz funk – one of the key Blue Note collaborations between trumpeter Donald Byrd and producer/arranger Larry Mizell – the man who helped set a whole new standard for soulful sounds at the time! The approach here is quite similar to the pair's work on Places ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Stepping Into Tomorrow ... CD 10.99