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Format: CD
Label: Universal Japan
Year: 2021
Media Condition: New
Sleeve/Cover Condition: New
TRACKS:
1 Stepping Into Tomorrow
2 Design A Nation
3 We're Together
4 Think Twice
5 Makin' It
6 Rock And Roll Again
7 You Are The World
8 I Love The Girl
Originally released in 1974
PERSONNEL:
Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Clarinet – Gary Bartz
Backing Vocals – Freddie Perren, Kay Haith, Fonce Mizell, Larry Mizell, Lorraine Kenner, Margie Evans, Stephanie Spruill
Bass – Chuck Rainey
Bata, Harmonica – Harvey Mason
Clavinet, Trumpet – Fonce Mizell
Congas – Mayuto Correa
Drums – Harvey Mason
Guitar – David T. Walker, John Rowin, Rhonghea Southern
Percussion – Stuff 'N Ramjet
Piano, Organ – Jerry Peters
Producer – Larry Mizell & Fonce Mizell
Synthesizer, Electric Piano – Larry Mizell
Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Vocals – Donald Byrd
Whistler – James Carter
One of four incredible albums recorded by the legendary trumpeter and composer during his mid-70s "Black Byrd" period, which coincided with his tenure as both a music professor and law student at DC's Howard University.
Listening today you can hear Byrd soaking up the vibes of the local jazz and funk scenes, while just as certainly left an indelible mark on those scenes. Beyond masterminding the group of Howard music students who would become known around the world as The Blackbyrds, Byrd's fusion of jazz, funk, and disco would midwife DC's "official" music, Go-Go.
Label: Universal Japan
Year: 2021
Media Condition: New
Sleeve/Cover Condition: New
TRACKS:
1 Stepping Into Tomorrow
2 Design A Nation
3 We're Together
4 Think Twice
5 Makin' It
6 Rock And Roll Again
7 You Are The World
8 I Love The Girl
Originally released in 1974
PERSONNEL:
Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Clarinet – Gary Bartz
Backing Vocals – Freddie Perren, Kay Haith, Fonce Mizell, Larry Mizell, Lorraine Kenner, Margie Evans, Stephanie Spruill
Bass – Chuck Rainey
Bata, Harmonica – Harvey Mason
Clavinet, Trumpet – Fonce Mizell
Congas – Mayuto Correa
Drums – Harvey Mason
Guitar – David T. Walker, John Rowin, Rhonghea Southern
Percussion – Stuff 'N Ramjet
Piano, Organ – Jerry Peters
Producer – Larry Mizell & Fonce Mizell
Synthesizer, Electric Piano – Larry Mizell
Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Vocals – Donald Byrd
Whistler – James Carter
One of four incredible albums recorded by the legendary trumpeter and composer during his mid-70s "Black Byrd" period, which coincided with his tenure as both a music professor and law student at DC's Howard University.
Listening today you can hear Byrd soaking up the vibes of the local jazz and funk scenes, while just as certainly left an indelible mark on those scenes. Beyond masterminding the group of Howard music students who would become known around the world as The Blackbyrds, Byrd's fusion of jazz, funk, and disco would midwife DC's "official" music, Go-Go.