I never quiet understood why donald byrd was criticized when he recorded his infamous albums in 1981 and 1982 which were produced by isaac hayes. Donald byrd samples, covers and remixes whosampled. Apart from the closing standard nothing ever changes my love for you. All tracks on the jazz funk collection are either written, produced or performed by donald byrd. A sideman for many other jazz musicians of his generation, byrd is best known as one of the only bebop jazz musicians who successfully pioneered the funk and soul genres while simultaneously. There is blues, swinging numbers with excellent playing, graceful midtempos, and a crack band. Though never quite a member of jazzs vanguard, trumpeter donald byrd has always changed with the times. Byrd became fascinated with a miles davis move into fusion.
See more ideas about jazz, jazz musicians and jazz music. Indispensable for a serious collector of donald byrd or the blackbyrds. Donald byrd was one of the best musician,song writers of all times. Esquire e 32019 donald byrd byrd jazz delmark dl407 yusef lateef yusef delmark dl407 alt. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from donald byrd. Love byrd is a 1981 album by donald byrd and 125th street, n. I love your love 6min 59s ill always love you 5min s love for sale 6min 6s falling 3min 1s codec audio. Especially, five blue note albums make their exclusive hires audio debuts with this release. If you love the classic blue note records from the 50s and 60s, pick these up while they are still in production. Used lp is in great condition and shows the early black byrd acid jazz ensemble playing very expertly for their teacher donald byrd. Donald byrd discography, albums and songs mp3 buy at. Donald byrd donaldson toussaint louverture byrd ii born december 9, 1932, detroit, mi. A night in tunisia by frank paparelli, dizzy gillespie, performed by dizzy gillespie.
In the 1950s, his star rose when he gained a prestigious spot in art blakeys jazz messengers, after which he began recording his own albums. Donald byrd first flight delmark e djb 7 yusef lateef lateef live from the new world stage theatre detroit. Sellout was the quote of the day and yet, his 1981 album love byrd for me belongs to my alltime favorite top ten. Happy bird g b 90172 herbie hancock jammin with herbie. Elektra, 1979 love byrd elektra, 1981 words, sounds, colors and shapes elektra, 1982 harlem blues landmark, 1987 released 1988 getting down to business landmark, 1989 released 1990 a city called heaven landmark, 1991 as sideman. Havent heard jazz trumpeter donald byrds seminal hit think twice. Jazz trumpeter donald byrds critically acclaimed career and life have assured the detroit native his rightful place as one of the most respected musicians of the. Recorded in 1981 and produced by isaac hayes, trumpeter and composer donald byrd s first recording for elektra is the sound of a musician who has truly lost his way. Find donald byrd discography, albums and singles on allmusic.
Music profile for donald byrd, born 9 december 1932. Provided to youtube by rhinoelektra love has come around donald byrd love byrd. Byrd, don byrd, donal byrd, donald bird, donaldson toussaint louverture donald byrd ii. We offer you the best music from all over the world at lowest prices and highest quality. Lover man by jimmy davis, ram ramirez, jimmy sherman. Performer donald byrd isrc usee10183558 index 00 04. Donald byrd all categories lps, cds, vinyl record albums. Donald byrd donaldson toussaint louverture byrd ii december 9, 1932 february 4, 20 was an american jazz and rhythm and blues trumpeter. Techno demigod carl craig assembled a crack team of local and.
The one i received came with cracked case and is in a foreign language. Donald byrd was a leading jazz trumpeter in the 1950s and 1960s but he had a great success in the 1970s when he began to play blending jazz and funk. This album is arguably motor city trumpeter donald byrds greatest. But byrd was not to remain true to the conventions of hard bop. Download 19 x 80s compilation albums dj collection torrent or any other torrent from mp3 category. Heres hiphops five most effective samples of donald byrd s music. One of my all time faves n a major reason i love everything sample related. A sideman for many other jazz musicians of his generation, byrd was known as one of the rare bebop jazz musicians who successfully explored funk and soul while remaining a jazz artist. Byrd seemed to appreciate the rap worlds endeavors, and appeared on the first of gurus jazzmatazz albums in 1993. Donald byrds songs stream online music songs listen. Download 19 x 80s compilation albums dj collection.
He recorded prolifically as both a leader and sideman from the mid50s into the mid60s, most often for blue note, where he established a reputation as. Donald byrd byrd jazz transition trlp 5 vinyl, lp, album us 1956 00. Donald byrd donaldson toussaint louverture byrd ii born december 9, 1932, detroit. A classic analog version of the original jazz funk landmark album. Byrd, freddie waits on drums, hank mobley and sonny red on. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from donald byrd at the discogs marketplace. As a bandleader, byrd was an influence on the early career of. Philips du p 17633 h rita reys taking a chance on love youd be so nice to. Donald byrd love has come around gwen guthrie seventh heaven stevie wonder love light in flight slave watching you odyssey inside out sylvia striplin give me your love alicia myers i want to thank you chaka khan i know you, i live you unlimited touch searching to find the one.
Donald byrd was born on december 9, 1932 in detroit, michigan, usa as donaldson toussaint louverture byrd ii. Donald byrd s best songs as picked by the jam community, 20112015. Byrd s nearly decadelong collaboration with the mizell brothers ended when he left blue note for elektra. Black byrd is a 1973 album by donald byrd and his first for blue note records produced by larry mizell, assisted by his brother, former motown producer fonce. The thrill is gone by lew brown, ray henderson, performed by charlie parker. How donald byrds think twice became a house and hiphop. This rare 1955 album is one of donald byrds first records as a leader recorded. Donald byrd the soul of jazz percussion full album free. Donald byrd was considered one of the finest hard bop trumpeters of the postclifford brown era.
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