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    Donald Byrd Ethiopian Knights

    Blue Note
    • Donald Byrd – The Emperor
    • 1. The Emperor
    • 2. Jamie
    • 3. The Little Rasti

    Heavy album!

    Excellent 1971 rootsy funky jazz fusion album in the spirit of Miles Davis' 'Bitches Brew'! "The Emperor" is a BAD TUNE.

    Other Releases by Donald Byrd

    Donald ByrdThe Cat WalkBlue Note
    Donald Byrd was deep in a groove in 1960 as the trumpeter turned out one hard bop classicafter another including The Cat Walk featuring Byrd’s quintet...
    • – Say You're Mine
    • – Duke's Mixture
    • – Each Time I Think Of You
    • – The Cat Walk
    • – Cute
    • – Hello Bright Sunflower
    • LP 7580710£27.99
      Part of Blue Note’s ‘Classic Vinyl’ series.
      Expected 24 AprPreorder
    Donald ByrdStepping Into Tomorrow (1975)Blue Note
    All time-rare groove Mizell brothers production. Includes the massive 'Think Twice'.
    • – stepping into tomorrow
    • – think twice
    Donald ByrdStreet Lady (1973)Blue Note
    Classic jazz funk album written and produced by the magnificent Mizell brothers! Includes 'Lansana's Priestess'. Personnel playing on the album include...
    • – Lansana's Priestess
    • – Miss Kane
    • – Sister Love
    • – Street Lady
    • – Witch Hunt
    • – Woman of The World
    • New LP (180g) MOVLP3396£31.99
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    • Original LP£65.00
      Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA Vinyl, blue label Liberty, Blue Note orig inner, some sleevewear from age
    Donald ByrdByrd's Eye View (Tone Poet)Decca / Blue Note
    Recorded in 1955 for Tom Wilson’s Transition label, Byrd’s Eye View was Donald Byrd’s first issued album as a leader featuring the trumpeter at the...
      Donald ByrdPlaces And Spaces (1975)Blue Note
      SEMINAL MONSTER LP!!The definitive jazz funk album produced by the Mizell brothers. A classic all the way featuring the essential rare groove cuts 'Change',...
      • – Change
      • – Wind Parade
      • – (Fallin' Like) Dominoes
      • – Places And Spaces
      • – You And The Music
      • – Night Whistler
      • – Just My Imagination
      Donald ByrdAt The Half Note Café, Vol. 1 (Tone Poet Series)Blue Note
      In November 1960, trumpeter Donald Byrd brought his quintet in to the Half Note Café in New York City to record this soulful, swinging, and highly enjoyable...
        • LP (180 gram) 3814586£35.00
          Gatefold sleeve
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        Donald ByrdRoyal FlushBlue Note
        Early Blue Note release from Donald Byrd, originally released in 1961, with a very young Herbie Hancock (only 21 years old) on piano and the superlative...
          • LP 6500765£27.99
            Blue Note's 'Classic Vinyl' series
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          Kenny DorhamWhistle StopBlue Note
          After having recorded early classics like Afro-Cuban for Blue Note in the mid-1950s, trumpeter Kenny Dorham made an invigorating return to the label in...
          • – 'Philly' Twist
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          • LP 7580719£27.99
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            Expected 15 MayPreorder
          McCoy TynerAsante [Expanded Edition]Blue Note
          McCoy Tyner had been increasingly looking to Africa for inspiration on his Blue Note records of the late-60s. With 1970’s Asante he brought those influences...
          • – Malika
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          • – Fulfillment
          • LP 6501974£36.99
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          Donald ByrdThe Cat WalkBlue Note
          Donald Byrd was deep in a groove in 1960 as the trumpeter turned out one hard bop classicafter another including The Cat Walk featuring Byrd’s quintet...
          • – Say You're Mine
          • – Duke's Mixture
          • – Each Time I Think Of You
          • – The Cat Walk
          • – Cute
          • – Hello Bright Sunflower
          • LP 7580710£27.99
            Part of Blue Note’s ‘Classic Vinyl’ series.
            Expected 24 AprPreorder
          Stanley TurrentineEasy WalkerBlue Note
          Stanley Turrentine’s 1966 album Easy Walker was right in the soulful tenor saxophonist’s sweet spot with Mr. T fronting a versatile quartet with McCoy...
          • – Meat Wave
          • – They All Say That I'm The Biggest Fool
          • – Yours Is My Heart Alone
          • – Easy Walker
          • – What The World Needs Now Is Love
          • – Alone Together
          • LP 7580705£27.99
            Part of Blue Note’s ‘Classic Vinyl’ series.
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          Fred JacksonHootin’ ‘N Tootin’Blue Note
          In addition to appearing as a sideman with Blue Note organists Baby Face Willette and Big John Patton, the brawny tenor saxophonist Fred Jackson also cut...
          • – Dippin' In The Bag
          • – Southern Exposure
          • – Preach Brother
          • – Hootin' 'N Tootin'
          • – Easin' On Down
          • – That's Where It's At
          • – Way Down Home
          • LP 5842277£36.99
            Part of Blue Note's 'Tone Poet' series.
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          Blue MitchellThe Thing To DoBlue Note
          Trumpeter Blue Mitchell’s soulful, swinging style embodied the Blue Note ethos and his 1964 debut for the label The Thing To Do showcased his sound across...
          • – Fungii Mama
          • – Mona's Mood
          • – The Thing To Do
          • – Step Lightly
          • – Chick's Tune
          • LP 7580696£27.99
            Part of Blue Note’s ‘Classic Vinyl’ series.
            Expected 17 AprPreorder
          Frank SinatraSongs for Swingin’ Lovers!Blue Note
          Following his melancholy masterpiece In The Wee Small Hours, the legendary vocalist Frank Sinatra brightened the mood considerably with his exuberant album...
          • – You Make Me Feel So Young
          • – It Happened In Monterey
          • – You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me
          • – You Brought A New Kind Of Love To Me
          • – Too Marvelous For Words
          • – Old Devil Moon
          • – Pennies From Heaven
          • – Love Is Here To Stay
          • – I've Got You Under My Skin
          • – I Thought About You
          • – We'll Be Together Again
          • – Makin' Whoopee
          • – Swingin' Down The Lane
          • – Anything Goes
          • – How About You?
          • LP 7894910£36.99
            Part of Blue Note's 'Tone Poet' series.
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          Art Blakey QuintetA Night At Birdland Volume 1Blue Note
            • Original LP GXK 8099 (M)£40.00
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            Stanley TurrentineIn Memory OfBlue Note
            Stanley Turrentine’s stellar 1964 album, In Memory Of, traversed swinging hard bop, beautiful balladry and African rhythms with the saxophonist fronting...
              • LP 5571608£36.99
                Part of Blue Note's 'Tone Poet' series.
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              Art HodesThe Funky Piano Of Art HodesBlue Note
                • Original LP B-6502 K£12.00
                  Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA Vinyl
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                Sidney De ParisDeParis DixieBlue Note
                  • Original LP B-6501£10.00
                    Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA Vinyl
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                  Donald ByrdStepping Into Tomorrow (1975)Blue Note
                  All time-rare groove Mizell brothers production. Includes the massive 'Think Twice'.
                  • – stepping into tomorrow
                  • – think twice
                  Freddie RoachDown To EarthBlue Note
                  Hammond B3 organist Freddie Roach began a run of Blue Note leader dates with his excellent 1962 debut Down To Earth. The deeply soulful set was a showcase...
                    'Baby Face' WilletteStop And ListenBlue Note
                    Beautiful, a different Hammond B3 sound than Smith, fabulous ballads, great swing, this man should have been huge but disappeared back to Cook County in...
                      Andrew HillAndrew!!!Blue Note
                      Pianist Andrew Hill burst onto the scene in 1963–64 with a torrent of creativity that produced five remarkable albums including Andrew!!! featuring saxophonist...
                        Eliane EliasIllusionsBlue Note
                          • Original LP BLJ-46994£18.00
                            Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VGOriginal Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA Vinyl, ex-radio station copy with radio station stickers on front
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                          Donald ByrdStreet Lady (1973)Blue Note
                          Classic jazz funk album written and produced by the magnificent Mizell brothers! Includes 'Lansana's Priestess'. Personnel playing on the album include...
                          • – Lansana's Priestess
                          • – Miss Kane
                          • – Sister Love
                          • – Street Lady
                          • – Witch Hunt
                          • – Woman of The World
                          • New LP (180g) MOVLP3396£31.99
                            In stockAdd to Bag
                          • Original LP£65.00
                            Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA Vinyl, blue label Liberty, Blue Note orig inner, some sleevewear from age
                          Duke PearsonWahoo!Blue Note
                          Duke Pearson’s great 1964 album Wahoo! was a perfect encapsulation of his talents as a pianist, composer and bandleader. Writing for a sextet featuring...
                            • LP 6510372£27.99
                              Part of Blue Note's 'Classic Vinyl' series.
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                            Booker LittleBooker Little & Max RoachBlue Note
                            Trumpeter Booker Little made only a few albums during his tragically short life including his astounding debut Booker Little 4 & Max Roach recorded in...
                              • LP 4881948£36.99
                                Part of Blue Note's 'Tone Poet' series.
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                              Sonny RollinsA Night At The Village VanguardBlue Note
                              An expanded 3xLP edition of Sonny Rollins’ essential and legendary live trio album A Night At The Village Vanguard: The Complete Masters is added to...
                                • Original LP 5864592£40.00
                                  Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA Vinyl, 1975 blue label Liberty pressing
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                                • 2×CD 6512251£13.99
                                Booker ErvinTex Book TenorBlue Note
                                Booker Ervin cut two stellar Blue Note records in the late-60s including Tex Book Tenor which had to wait until 2005 for its first standalone release....
                                  Joe HendersonMode for Joe (Classic Vinyl Series)Blue Note
                                  Saxophonist Joe Henderson expanded his palette on his vigorous 1966 album Mode for Joe with a dynamic septet featuring Lee Morgan, Curtis Fuller, Bobby...
                                    Art HodesSittin' In - Volume IBlue Note
                                      • Original LP B 6508£10.00
                                        Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA Vinyl
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                                      Jack WilsonEasterly WindsBlue Note
                                      KILLER Blue Note album - 100% essential.
                                      • – On Children
                                      • New Audiophile LP (180 GRAM) 4509258£39.00
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                                      Duke PearsonThe Right TouchBlue Note
                                      Super killer dance jazz classic Blue Note. 'Chilli Peppers' is one of the toughest tunes ever, a mainstay of Gilles Peterson/jazz dance back in the days...
                                      • – Chili Peppers
                                      • – Make It Good
                                      • – My Love Waits (O Meu Amor Espera)
                                      • – Los Malos Hombres
                                      • – Scrap Iron
                                      • – Rotary
                                      Wayne ShorterNight Dreamer (1964)Blue Note
                                      Wayne Shorter's debut for Blue Note, with six original compositions. A transitional record but a classic one with Shorter joined by Lee Morgan, McCoy...
                                      • – Night Dreamer
                                      Earl KlughCaptain Caribe - The Best Of Earl KlughBlue Note
                                        • Original LP GP-3205£15.00
                                          Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VGOriginal Secondhand Japanese vinyl, no Obi, some sleeve staining
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                                        Donald ByrdPlaces And Spaces (1975)Blue Note
                                        SEMINAL MONSTER LP!!The definitive jazz funk album produced by the Mizell brothers. A classic all the way featuring the essential rare groove cuts 'Change',...
                                        • – Change
                                        • – Wind Parade
                                        • – (Fallin' Like) Dominoes
                                        • – Places And Spaces
                                        • – You And The Music
                                        • – Night Whistler
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                                        MadlibShades of Blue (Classic Vinyl Series)Blue Note
                                        Madlib invades Blue Note! Hip hop producer extroardinaire and world class jazz fiend Madlib gets let loose in the Blue Note vaults with his sampler!
                                        • – Introduction
                                        • – Slim's Return
                                        • – Distant Land
                                        • – Mystic Bounce
                                        • – Stormy
                                        • – Blue Note Interlude
                                        • – Please Set Me At Ease
                                        • – Funky Blue Note
                                        • – Alfred Lion Interlude
                                        • – Stepping Into Tomorrow
                                        • – Andrew Hill Break
                                        • – Montara
                                        • – Song For My Father
                                        • – Footprints
                                        • – Peace/Dolphin Dance
                                        • – Outro
                                        • New Audiophile 2×LP (180 GRAM) 5507723£36.99
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                                        Freddie HubbardBlue Spirits (1966)Blue Note
                                        Freddie Hubbard, Joe Henderson, James Spaulding, Larry Ridley, Harold Mabern, Big Black. Classic Blue Note session.
                                        • – soul surge
                                        • – jodo
                                        • New Audiophile LP (180 GRAM) 3856838£34.99
                                          Tone Poet Edition
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                                        Transmissions from Total Refreshment CentreBlue Note
                                        All the best music has a community underneath it. The extended family around London’s Total Refreshment Centre (TRC) connects continents and generations,...
                                          Grant GreenGreen is Beautiful (Classic Vinyl Series)Blue Note
                                          Another Blue Note killer coming! Grant Green killer 1970 super funky soul jazz LP from Liberty-era Blue Note Records. This is one of the best Blue Note...
                                          • – Ain't It Funky Now
                                          • – The Windjammer
                                          • – Dracula
                                          Bobby HutchersonSan Francisco (1971)Blue Note
                                          100% STONE COLD CLASSIC BLUE NOTE LP!The musical partnership between vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson and tenor saxophonist Harold Land fully blossomed on...
                                          • – Goin' Down South
                                          • – Prints Tie
                                          • – Ummh
                                          • – A Night In Barcelona

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