Byrd in Hand


Byrd in Hand is an album by American jazz trumpeter Donald Byrd recorded on May 31, 1959 and released on Blue Note later that year.

Reception

The [Penguin Guide to Jazz] described the recording as a "typical Blue Note blowing session".
The AllMusic reviewer wrote that "Although none of the new tunes caught on, the group plays consistently creative and spirited solos in the hard bop idiom."

Track listing

''All compositions by Donald Byrd, except as noted.''

Side 1

  1. "Witchcraft" – 8:29
  2. "Here I Am" – 8:25
  3. "Devil Whip" – 4:42

Side 2

  1. "Bronze Dance" – 6:42
  2. "Clarion Calls" – 5:41
  3. "The Injuns" – 6:13

Personnel

Musicians

Technical personnel