Donald Byrd Slow Drag (Tone Poet Series)

    Blue Note
      • 1. Slow Drag
      • 2. Secret Love
      • 3. Book's Bossa
      • 4. Jelly Roll
      • 5. The Loner
      • 6. My Ideal

      Wicked 1967 album. Recommended.

      Other Releases by Donald Byrd

      Donald ByrdBlack Byrd (1973)Blue Note
      Written and produced by Larry Mizell, their first collaboration! It's a classic! Nuff tunes, seriously deep funky heavy 70s jazz monster
      • – Flight Time
      • Original LP£50.00
        Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VGOriginal = Original USA Viny blue/white Liberty label, some sleeve/spine wear
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      • CD£7.99
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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...
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      • New LP (180g)£31.99
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      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)£35.00
          Gatefold sleeve
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        Donald ByrdEthiopian KnightsBlue Note
        Heavy album! Excellent 1971 rootsy funky jazz fusion album in the spirit of Miles Davis' 'Bitches Brew'! "The Emperor" is a BAD TUNE.
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        Donald ByrdElectric Byrd (1970)Blue Note x Third Man Records
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        • New LP (Coloured Vinyl)£49.00
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          • – Flight Time
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                                • LP (180 gram)£35.00
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