Album · 1956

Byrd Jazz

Released: 1956
Label: Transition
Catalogue no.: TRLP 5
Tracklist: 7 tracks
Country: US

“Byrd Jazz” is an album by Donald Byrd, released in 1956 on Transition. The original release has 7 tracks. Jazz standards on the record include “Dancing In The Dark”, “Parisian Thoroughfare”, “Shaw 'Nuff” and “Woody'n You”. The line-up features Alvin Jackson (bass), Barry Harris (piano), Donald Byrd (trumpet), Frank Gant (membranophone) and Kiane Zawadi (euphonium).

Who played on Byrd Jazz

Alvin Jackson bass all tracks
Barry Harris piano all tracks
Donald Byrd trumpet all tracks
Frank Gant membranophone all tracks
Kiane Zawadi euphonium all tracks
Yusef Lateef tenor saxophone all tracks

Tracklist

A1 Parisian Thoroughfare standard — Bud Powell
A2 Yusef
A3 Shawnuff standard — Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker
B1 Blues
B2 Tortion Level
B3 Woody'n You standard — Dizzy Gillespie
B4 Dancing in the Dark standard — Arthur Schwartz

Production

Robert G. Koester producer

More albums by Donald Byrd

Byrds Eye View 1955 · Esquire Records Byrd Blows on Beacon Hill 1956 · Blue Note Byrd's Word 1956 · Savoy Records Modern Jazz Perspective 1957 · Columbia This Is New 1957 · Riverside Jazz Lab 1957 · Columbia Off to the Races 1959 · Blue Note Byrd in Hand 1959 · Blue Note Byrd in Flight 1960 · Blue Note The Third World 1960 · Warwick Fuego 1960 · Blue Note Motor City Scene 1960 · Bethlehem Records

Frequently asked questions

Who played on Byrd Jazz?

The line-up of Byrd Jazz includes Alvin Jackson (bass), Barry Harris (piano), Donald Byrd (trumpet), Frank Gant (membranophone), Kiane Zawadi (euphonium) and Yusef Lateef (tenor saxophone).

Which label released Byrd Jazz?

Byrd Jazz was released in 1956 on Transition (TRLP 5).

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