Today Marks The 52nd Anniversary of Donald Byrd’s 41st Studio Album “Black Byrd” Originally Released on July 18, 1973.
“Black Byrd” is a studio album by Jazz-funk trumpeter Donald Byrd released in 1973 on Blue Note Records.
The album is the first of his Blue Note albums to be produced by Larry Mizell, assisted by his brother, former Motown producer Fonce.
The title of the album inspired the name of Byrd's apprentice group, The Blackbyrds.
In the jazz funk idiom, The album is among Blue Note Records' best selling album releases.
The album’s compositions were written and composed by The Mizell Brothers.
Track-listing
1. Flight Time
2. Black Byrd
3. Love's So Far Away
4. Mr. Thomas
5. Sky High
6. Slop Jar Blues
7. Where Are We Going?
By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology
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