Donald Byrd
‘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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Features2 months agoBest 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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Features2 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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Features4 months ago‘Hot Buttered Soul’: How Isaac Hayes Invented Symphonic Soul
Released on September 23, 1969, Isaac Hayes’ 'Hot Buttered Soul' is a masterpiece that single-handedly invented symphonic soul.
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Features4 months 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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Features7 months agoThe 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-Depth11 months agoBlue 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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Features12 months agoThe 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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Features12 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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News1 year agoHear 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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News4 years agoWatch: 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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News4 years agoGuru’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 agoEsteemed 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 agoFive 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 agoreDiscover 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!
