[Review] Donald Byrd: Byrd Jazz (1955)
Donald Byrd makes his recorded debut as a leader on this live set from Detroit’s The New World Stage.
Category: Donald Byrd
[Review] Donald Byrd: Byrd’s Word (1956)
An early Byrd session on Savoy Records that fails to excite.
[Review] Donald Byrd: Byrd’s Eye View (1956)
A test flight for The Jazz Messengers in transition, featuring their former and future trumpet players.
[Review] John Coltrane: Lush Life (1961)
An archival release of Prestige sessions from 1957 and 1958 featuring a rare trio combo and the classic Red Garland quartet.
[Review] Herbie Hancock: My Point of View (1963)
Basically all the goodness of his debut album plus the added joy of electric guitar.