Getting Down to Business


Getting Down to Business is an album by trumpeter Donald Byrd featuring performances recorded in 1989 and released on the Landmark label the following year.

Reception

On AllMusic, Scott Yanow observed, "Trumpeter Donald Byrd's second jazz album during his comeback after years of playing R&B/funk and then totally neglecting his horn finds him starting to regain his former form. The strong supporting cast sometimes overshadows the leader on this CD but the music overall is rewarding". The Penguin Guide to Jazz praised the contributions of Garrett and Henderson, while suggesting that the trumpeter's own playing had declined.

Track listing

All compositions by Donald Byrd except where noted.
  1. "Theme for Malcolm" – 7:39
  2. "That's All There Is to Love" – 5:43
  3. "Pomponio" – 10:18
  4. "I Got It Bad (and That Ain't Good)" – 8:29 Additional track on CD
  5. "A Certain Attitude" – 5:13
  6. "The Onliest" – 9:55
  7. "Around the Corner" – 8:07

Personnel