Recorded on 17th April 1961 for the Blue Note Label. The Quintet led by Donald Byrd consisted of Donald Byrd on trumpet, Pepper Adams on Baritone Sax, Herbie Hancock on Piano, Doug Watkins on Bass and Eddy Robinson on Drums. This album is possibly the first recording date ever for Herbie Hancock. Although Sophisticated Lady is credited to Donald Byrd he in fact lay out and the entire track is devoted to some brilliant baritone sax by Pepper Adams.
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Recorded on 17th April 1961 for the Blue Note Label. The Quintet led by Donald Byrd consisted of Donald Byrd on trumpet, Pepper Adams on Baritone Sax… read more
Recorded on 17th April 1961 for the Blue Note Label. The Quintet led by Donald Byrd consisted of Donald Byrd on trumpet, Pepper Adams on Baritone Sax, Herbie Hancock on Piano, Doug Watki… read more
Donaldson Toussaint L'Ouverture Byrd II (born December 9, 1932 – February 4, 2013) was an American jazz, rhythm and blues trumpeter. Born in Detroit, Michigan. He performed with Lionel Hampton before finishing high school. After playing in a military band during a term in the United States Air Force, he obtained a bachelor's degree in music from Wayne State University and a master's degree from Manhattan School of Music. While still at the Manhattan School he joined Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, replacing Clifford Brown. After leaving the Jazz Messengers in 195… read more
Donaldson Toussaint L'Ouverture Byrd II (born December 9, 1932 – February 4, 2013) was an American jazz, rhythm and blues trumpeter. Born in Detroit, Michigan. He performed with Lion…read more
Donaldson Toussaint L'Ouverture Byrd II (born December 9, 1932 – February 4, 2013) was an American jazz, rhythm and blues trumpeter. Born in Detroit, Michigan. He performed with Lionel Hampton before finishing high school. After… read more