Recorded in 1955 for producer Tom Wilson\u2019s short-lived Boston-based label Transition Records, Byrd\u2019s Eye View was trumpeter Donald Byrd\u2019s first issued recording as a leader. The date presented Byrd at the helm of what was then the current line-up of The Jazz Messengers with tenor saxophonist Hank Mobley, pianist Horace Silver, bassist Doug Watkins, and drummer Art Blakey. Local Boston area trumpeter Joe Gordon joins the band for some friendly brass sparring with Byrd on several numbers, further adding to the album\u2019s jovial air of a blowing session. Everyone is in fine form on this 5-song set with Side A consisting of an extended stroll through Watkins\u2019 laid-back original \u201cDoug\u2019s Blues\u201d followed by some inspired trading between Byrd and Gordon on \u201cEl Sino.\u201d A beautiful rendition of the ballad \u201cEverything Happens To Me\u201d and two swinging Mobley pieces comprise Side B, bringing this highly-enjoyable date to a close.<\/p>\n
Blue Note Tone Poet Series<\/p>\n
The Tone Poet Audiophile Vinyl Reissue Series was born out of Blue Note President Don Was\u2019 admiration for the exceptional audiophile Blue Note LP reissues presented by Music Matters. Was brought Joe Harley, a.k.a. the \u201cTone Poet,\u201d on board to curate and supervise a series of reissues from the Blue Note family of labels.<\/p>\n
Extreme attention to detail has been paid to getting these right in every conceivable way, from the jacket graphics and printing quality to superior LP mastering (direct from the master tapes) by Kevin Gray to superb 180g audiophile LP pressings by Record Technology Inc. Every aspect of these Tone Poet releases is done to the highest possible standard. It means that you will never find a superior version. This is IT.<\/p>\n
This mono Tone Poet Vinyl Edition was produced by Joe Harley, mastered by Kevin Gray (Cohearent Audio) from the original analog master tapes, pressed on 180g vinyl at Record Technology Inc. (RTI), and packaged in a deluxe tip-on jacket with a booklet.<\/p>\n
A1: Doug’s Blues
\nA2: El Sino<\/p>\n
B1: Everything Happens To Me
\nB2: Hank’s Tune
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