A New Perspective

by Donald Byrd

Overview

This unusual set was one of the most successful uses of a gospel choir in a jazz context. Trumpeter Donald Byrd and a septet that includes tenor saxophonist Hank Mobley, guitarist Kenny Burrell, and pianist Herbie Hancock are joined by an eight-voice choir directed by Coleridge Perkinson. The arrangements by Duke Pearson are masterful and one song, "Cristo Redentor," became a bit of a hit. This is a memorable effort that is innovative in its own way, a milestone in Donald Byrd's career. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	03/15/2024
Label:	Blue Note
UPC:	0602458320039

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Donald Byrd   Primary Artist,Trumpet
Herbie Hancock   Guest Artist,Piano
Kenny Burrell   Guest Artist,Guitar
Hank Mobley   Guest Artist,Sax (Tenor)
Butch Warren   Bass
Lex Humphries   Drums
Duke Pearson   Piano
Donald Best   Vibraphone,Vocals (Background)
Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson   Vocal Director

Technical Credits

Nat Hentoff   Liner Notes
Alfred Lion   Producer
Michael Cuscuna   Reissue Producer
Rudy Van Gelder   Digital Remastering,Remastering,Engineer
Francis Wolff   Liner Note Graphics
Donald Byrd   Composer
Duke Pearson   Composer,Arranger
Reid Miles   Design,Photography,Cover Photo
Bob Blumenthal   Liner Notes