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Electric Byrd
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Exact repro reissue, originally released on Blue Note in 1970.
Donald Byrd's transitional sessions from 1969-1971 are actually some of the trumpeter's most intriguing work, balancing accessible, funky, Davis-style fusion with legitimate jazz improvisation. Electric Byrd, from 1970, is the best of the bunch, as Byrd absorbs the innovations of Bitches Brew and comes up with one of his most consistent fusion sets of any flavor. Byrd leads his largest fusion group yet (ten to 11 pieces), featuring many of his cohorts of the time (including Jerry Dodgion, Lew Tabackin, and Frank Foster on various woodwinds). Most important are electric pianist Duke Pearson, who once again dominates the arrangements, and percussionist Airto Moreira, who in places lends a strong Brazilian feel that predates Return to Forever. Moreira also contributes one of the four compositions, 'Xibaba,' which starts out as an airy Brazilian tune but morphs into a free-form effects extravaganza; the rest are Byrd originals that prove equally imaginative and diverse. |
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ARTISTS
Donald Byrd (trumpet); Jerry Dodgion (alto & soprano Sax, flute); Frank Foster (tenor sax, alto clarinet); Lew Tabackin (tenor sax, flute);
Pepper Adams (baritone sax, clarinet); Hermeto Pascoal (flute); Duke Peason (electric piano); Wally Richardson (guitar); Ron Carter:(bass); Mickey Roker (drums); Airto Moreira (percussion) |
TRACKS
1. Estavanico
2. Essence
3. Xibaba
4. Dude |
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