CHANT by DONALD BYRD

High quality reissue of Donald Byrd’s 1961 recording for Blue Note, from Paris-based label Heavenly Sweetness. The LP features quality sound taken from the original master tapes, 180g vinyl, heavy cardboard sleeve and the original artwork.‘Chant’ by the late trumpeter Donald Byrd, who died in February 2013, was recorded in 1961 but wasn’t released on Blue Note until 1979. It features star pianist Herbie Hancock and baritone saxophonist Pepper Adams and was awarded 4.5 stars by All Music Guide, the review by Scott Yanow states, “This is superior hard bop from the early ‘60s”. Personnel: Donald Byrd (trumpet), Herbie Hancock (piano), Pepper Adams (baritone saxophone), Doug Watkins (bass), Teddy Robinson (drums)