A leading figure in Hard Bop, Donald Byrd cut his teeth with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers and accompanied jazz greats like Max Roach, John Coltrane, and Sonny Rollins. A true pioneer, the trumpeter constantly reinvented himself, moving from Be Bop to Jazz Funk, with a detour through Soul Jazz, making this extraordinary artist one of the most modern jazz musicians.
Released in 1964, 'A New Perspective' offers a modern perception of the "Negro Spiritual" tradition by combining the groove of Modern Jazz with the religious choir songs of the first half of the 20th century. Surrounded by legends, including jazz giants like Herbie Hancock (piano), Lex Humphries (drums), Kenny Burrell (guitar), and Hank Mobley (saxophone), the trumpeter showcases the freshness of his compositions.
Rediscover this classic on 180-gram vinyl, remastered from the original tapes.
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