~Donald Byrd~

Byrd's Eye View

All-Star Cast

Transition Records # TRLP J-4B Mono Recorded 12-2-55 - 1956

This auction is for an extremely Rare and hard to find recording by Donald Byrd and an All-Star cast on Transition records from 1956. A terrific item with only minor flaws.

Vinyl is clean with all original luster. Record has seen very little play time. A couple very minor surface marks only. Record plays and sounds terrific.

Both Black Transition labels are also in at least a VG++ condition with no wear.A couple very minor spindle marks only.

Jacket is in at least a VG+ condition with only some minor wear around the edges. A rough edge on top. A small split on top seam. Back cover is a plain Blue cover.

For all intents and purposes a Jazz Messengers session issued under Donald Byrd's name, Byrd's Eye View captures the young trumpeter in full command of his estimable powers--the visceral intensity of this music is remarkable, galvanized by the typically stellar playing of drummer Art Blakey, pianist Horace Silver, tenorist Hank Mobley and bassist Doug Watkins. Fellow trumpeter Joe Gordon pushes Byrd to new extremes--his solos are as physical as a heavyweight boxer yet as graceful as a ballerina. And despite the length and scope of the tracks, Byrd remains in complete control, performing with an authority and technical prowess that belie his age. An excellent hard-bop date most readily available via the 2002 Blue Note reissue 'The Transition Sessions'.

Personnel:
Donald Byrd, Joe Gordon (tp)
Hank Mobley (ts)
Horace Silver (p)
Doug Watkins (b)
Art Blakey (d)

Grabado diciembre 2, 1955 en Harvard Square, Cambridge, Maryland.

Tracks:
1 Doug's Blues (traditional) 12:06
2 El Sino (Harneefan - Mageed) 10:02
3 Everything Happpens To Me (M.Dennis) 5:44
4 Hank's Tune (H.Mobley) 7:41
5 Hank's Other Tune (H.Mobley) 7:28

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