Donald Byrd - Byrd in Hand (1959) [2002 Rudy Van Gelder Remaster torrent

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Donald Byrd - Byrd in Flight

[2002 Rudy Van Genlder Remaster]

Donald Byrd is easily taken for granted--a relatively soft-spoken, resourceful trumpet voice who eschews drama and virtuosity along with "cute" devices such as half-valving and formulaic hard-bop "riffing." He's rarely venturesome but is unfailing in his fleet yet logical melodic statements and good taste. He's also the perfect foil to Mobley, with whom he had played extensively since 1955. In fact, on each of his six opportunities, Hank has a slight edge over Byrd in melodic invention, emotive playing, and fullness of sound. This date would be some of Mobley's most impressive work for Blue Note prior to his taking Coltrane's place in the Miles Davis Quintet.


Tracklist:
1. Ghana (7:20)
2. Little Boy Blue (7:29)
3. Gate City (5:04)
4. Lex (7:38)
5. Bo (6:34)
6. My Girl Shirl (5:49)
7. Child's Play (6:57)
8. Carol (5:42)
9. Soulful Kiddy (5:37)