Donald Byrd: A New Perspective LP (Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series) ETJS-Q2-2024-SHELLS Porter knew two things: one

Porter knew two things: one

cinematic collection of ballads and bossa nova tunes

as well as Cecil McBee on bass

Call The Tune

My Little Drum

Donald Byrd: A New Perspective LP (Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series) ETJS-Q2-2024-SHELLS Porter knew two things: oneBlue Note, 1964 Blue Note legends like Grant Green, Horace Silver, and Jimmy Smith often looked to the church for musical inspiration, but trumpeter Donald Byrd presented A New Perspective with his magnificent 1963 album for band and voices which wove the essence of spirituals into modern jazz. In collaboration with composer and arranger Duke Pearson, Byrd assembled an ensemble with tenor saxophonist Hank Mobley, pianist Herbie Hancock, guitarist