Byrd in Flight
Byrd in Flight is an album by American trumpeter Donald Byrd recorded in 1960 and released on the Blue Note label as BLP 4048 and BST 84048 featuring Byrd with Jackie McLean or Hank Mobley, Duke Pearson, Doug Watkins or Reggie Workman, and Lex Humphries.
Reception
The Allmusic review by Michael G. Nastos awarded the album 4 stars and stated "By the time of this fourth Blue Note album by trumpeter Donald Byrd, it became clear that his playing was becoming stronger with the passing of time".Track listing
- "Ghana" - 7:20
- "Little Girl Blue" - 7:28 mistitled Little Boy Blue
- "Gate City" - 5:04
- "Lex" - 7:37
- "Bo" - 6:34
- "My Girl Shirl" - 5:48
- "Child's Play" - 6:56
- "Carol" - 5:42
- "Soulful Kiddy" - 5:37
Personnel
- Donald Byrd - trumpet
- Jackie McLean - alto saxophone
- Hank Mobley - tenor saxophone
- Duke Pearson - piano
- Doug Watkins, Reggie Workman - bass
- Lex Humphries - drums