Donald Byrd - Byrd's Eye View LP (Tone Poet Vinyl Series)
Recorded in 1955 for producerĀ Tom Wilsonās short-lived Boston-based label Transition Records,Ā Byrdās Eye ViewĀ was trumpeterĀ Donald Byrdās first issued recording as a leader. The date presented Byrd at the helm of what was then the current line-up of The Jazz Messengers with tenor saxophonistĀ HankĀ Mobley, pianistĀ HoraceĀ Silver, bassistĀ DougĀ Watkins, and drummerĀ Art Blakey. Local Boston area trumpeterĀ Joe GordonĀ joins the band for some friendly brass sparring with Byrd on several numbers, further adding to the albumās jovial air of a blowing session. Everyone is in fine form on this 5-song set with Side A consisting of an extended stroll through Watkinsā laid-back original āDougās Bluesā followed by some inspired trading between Byrd and Gordon on āEl Sino.ā A beautiful rendition of the ballad āEverything Happens To Meā and two swinging Mobley pieces comprise Side B, bringing this highly-enjoyable date to a close.
Blue Note Tone Poet Series
The Tone Poet Audiophile Vinyl Reissue Series was born out of Blue Note PresidentĀ Don Wasā admiration for the exceptional audiophile Blue Note LP reissues presented by Music Matters. Was broughtĀ Joe Harley, a.k.a. the āTone Poet,ā on board to curate and supervise a series of reissues from the Blue Note family of labels.
Extreme attention to detail has been paid to getting these right in every conceivable way, from the jacket graphics and printing quality to superior LP mastering (direct from the master tapes) by Kevin Gray to superb 180g audiophile LP pressings by Record Technology Inc. Every aspect of these Tone Poet releases is done to the highest possible standard. It means that you will never find a superior version. This is IT.
This mono Tone Poet Vinyl Edition was produced by Joe Harley, mastered by Kevin Gray (Cohearent Audio) from the original analog master tapes, pressed on 180g vinyl at Record Technology Inc. (RTI), and packaged in a deluxe tip-on jacket with a booklet.
Tracklist:
A1: Doug's Blues
A2: El Sino
B1: Everything Happens To Me
B2: Hank's Tune
B3: Hank's Other Tune
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Recorded in 1955 for producerĀ Tom Wilsonās short-lived Boston-based label Transition Records,Ā Byrdās Eye ViewĀ was trumpeterĀ Donald Byrdās first issued recording as a leader. The date presented Byrd at the helm of what was then the current line-up of The Jazz Messengers with tenor saxophonistĀ HankĀ Mobley, pianistĀ HoraceĀ Silver, bassistĀ DougĀ Watkins, and drummerĀ Art Blakey. Local Boston area trumpeterĀ Joe GordonĀ joins the band for some friendly brass sparring with Byrd on several numbers, further adding to the albumās jovial air of a blowing session. Everyone is in fine form on this 5-song set with Side A consisting of an extended stroll through Watkinsā laid-back original āDougās Bluesā followed by some inspired trading between Byrd and Gordon on āEl Sino.ā A beautiful rendition of the ballad āEverything Happens To Meā and two swinging Mobley pieces comprise Side B, bringing this highly-enjoyable date to a close.
Blue Note Tone Poet Series
The Tone Poet Audiophile Vinyl Reissue Series was born out of Blue Note PresidentĀ Don Wasā admiration for the exceptional audiophile Blue Note LP reissues presented by Music Matters. Was broughtĀ Joe Harley, a.k.a. the āTone Poet,ā on board to curate and supervise a series of reissues from the Blue Note family of labels.
Extreme attention to detail has been paid to getting these right in every conceivable way, from the jacket graphics and printing quality to superior LP mastering (direct from the master tapes) by Kevin Gray to superb 180g audiophile LP pressings by Record Technology Inc. Every aspect of these Tone Poet releases is done to the highest possible standard. It means that you will never find a superior version. This is IT.
This mono Tone Poet Vinyl Edition was produced by Joe Harley, mastered by Kevin Gray (Cohearent Audio) from the original analog master tapes, pressed on 180g vinyl at Record Technology Inc. (RTI), and packaged in a deluxe tip-on jacket with a booklet.
Tracklist:
A1: Doug's Blues
A2: El Sino
B1: Everything Happens To Me
B2: Hank's Tune
B3: Hank's Other Tune
