- Artist:
- Donald Byrd
Slow Drag
Release date: 24 January, 2024
Japanese UHQ-CD reissue series, marking the 85th anniversary of Blue Note Records. Remastering by Kevin Gray, titles are selected from Blue Note’s analog "Tone Poet" and "Classic Vinyl" reissue series. These releases reproduce the sound of the original master tapes as faithfully as possible. Each title is presented on 1 UHQ-CD jewel case with obi-strip with original sleeve notes reproduced on the back inlay.
Donald Byrd’s 1967 album Slow Drag was one of the last pure hard bop records the trumpeter would make before his music began evolving towards fusion. Byrd flies high on this gratifying set featuring alto saxophonist Sonny Red, pianist Cedar Walton, bassist Walter Booker & drummer Billy Higgins.
1. Slow Drag
2. Secret Love
3. Book's Bossa
4. Jelly Roll
5. The Loner
6. My Ideal
- Formats:
- SACD (Other)
