Today Marks The 54th Anniversary of Donald Byrd’s Studio Album “Ethiopian Knights” Originally Released on April 1, 1972.
“Ethiopian Knights” is an album by Jazz/Funk trumpeter Donald Byrd released in 1972 on Blue Note Records.
The album features performances by Donald Byrd with Thurman Green, Harold Land, Bobby Hutcherson, Joe Sample, and others, It’s widely regarded as a pivotal transitional album in his career. It marks his final departure from hard bop toward the heavy jazz-funk and fusion sound that would define his commercial peak with his next release, Black Byrd.
Standout Tracks:
The Emperor (15:14): A deep, "on-the-one" groove driven by electric bassist Wilton Felder and keyboardists Joe Sample and Bill Henderson III.
The Little Rasti (17:41): A psychedelic funk epic that begins with a shamanistic drum solo and develops into a loose, high-intensity jam.
Jamie (3:38): A shorter, more melodic ballad that serves as a transitional "cleanser" between the two long workouts.
Tracklisting:
A1 The Emperor 15:40
A2 Jamie 4:00
B1 The Little Rasti 17:44
By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology ©
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