Review by Scott Yanow
Trumpeter Donald Byrd's second jazz album during his comeback after years of playing R&B/funk and then totally neglecting his horn finds him starting to regain his former form. The strong supporting cast (altoist Kenny Garrett, tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson, pianist Donald Brown, bassist Peter Washington and drummer Al Foster) sometimes overshadows the leader on this CD but the music overall (modern hard bop) is rewarding. The sextet performs originals by Byrd, Henderson, Donald Brown, Bobby Hutcherson, James Williams and Duke Ellington ("I Got It Bad").
1. Theme for Malcolm
2. That's All There Is to Love
3. Pomponio
4. Certain Attitude
5. Onliest
6. Around the Corner
Donald Byrd (t, flh) Kenny Garrett (as) Joe Henderson (ts) Donald Brown (p) Peter Washington (b) Al Foster (d)
Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 10 & 12, 1989
Vinyl>flac
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Yeah Grumpster,
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I presume "A City Called Heaven" is next up on the docket.
Premature CLASP for "Heaven".
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Unfortunately I don't own a copy of the third Landmark album.
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ReplyDeleteThis is quite nice. I'm really enjoying the music. Thanks Grumpy.
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Cheers
Great tunes on here, thanks!
ReplyDeleteThank you Grumpy. Listening now. I got it bad. 73 versions. And that ain't good. Or is it? Oh yes!
ReplyDeleteSo great to hear this band! Thanks Grumpy!
ReplyDeleteThanks Grumpy,great post.
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