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  Features6 days ago

  ‘Royal Flush’: The Winning Hand That Took Donald Byrd In A New Direction

  With ‘Royal Flush,’ Donald Byrd held a few aces up his sleeve, pushing the boundaries of hard bop while also introducing Herbie Hancock to the world.

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  Features3 months ago

  The 50 Best Jazz Trumpeters Of All Time

  The best jazz trumpeters in history have been at the center of almost every major revolution in jazz. uDiscover Music brings you just a few of the best.

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  In-Depth7 months ago

  Blue Note Records: A Short History Of A Jazz Institution

  Founded in 1939 by Alfred Lion, Blue Note is loved, respected, and revered as one of the most important record labels in the history of music.

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  Features8 months ago

  The 50 Greatest Blue Note Albums

  Blue Note is unquestionably the most iconic jazz label there's ever been. Here are 50 highlights from the legendary imprint.

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  Features8 months ago

  ‘Walking in Rhythm’: The Blackbyrds Move In Sound Towards A Smash

  Mentored and produced by the great jazz trumpeter Donald Byrd, the group had the biggest single of their career with 'Walking In Rhythm.'

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  Features9 months ago

  ‘Fancy Free’: Donald Byrd Gets On The Jazz Fusion Groove

  Recorded in May and June 1969, the album made its debut on Billboard's Best Selling Jazz LPs chart on January 3, 1970.

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  Features10 months ago

  Best Donald Byrd Pieces: 20 Jazz Essentials From Hard Bop To Disco

  The trumpeter took jazz music out of tiny clubs and up the R&B charts…and even onto the dance floor.

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  Features11 months ago

  ‘Change (Makes You Wanna Hustle)’: Jazzman Donald Byrd Goes Disco

  The single came from his new Blue Note album of the time, 'Places and Spaces.'

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  News1 year ago

  Hear Jordan Rakei Rework Donald Byrd’s Wind Parade For ‘Blue Note Re:imagined’

  The original version of the track appeared on Byrd’s 1975 R&B fusion classic 'Places and Spaces'.

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  News3 years ago

  Watch: New Lyric Video For Guru’s ‘No Time To Play’

  To celebrate the 25th anniversary 3-LP reissue of Guru’s Jazzmatazz Volume 1, Urban Legends has premiered a new lyric video for the track 'No Time To Play'.

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  News3 years ago

  Guru’s Debut ‘Jazzmatazz Vol. 1’ Gets 25th Anniversary Deluxe LP Edition

  Guru's hybrid album of jazz and rap, Jazzmatazz Vol. 1 celebrates its 25th anniversary with a deluxe 3-LP edition featuring instrumentals, remixes and more.

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  News5 years ago

  Esteemed Drummer Alphonse Mouzon Dead At 68

  Alphonse Mouzon, the widely-respected jazz and fusion drummer who played with Weather Report, Herbie Hancock and many others, died on Christmas Day at 68.

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  Features5 years ago

  Five Classic John Coltrane Albums in a Box…

  Recorded over a two year period for Prestige Records these are among John Coltrane's earliest albums as a leader…stunning!

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  Features5 years ago

  reDiscover John Coltrane’s ‘Black Pearls’

  Black Pearls was recorded by John Coltrane in May 1958, but not released until 1964 – it was well worth the wait!