Donald Byrd A New Perspective LP (Vinyl)

Newly Remastered for Blue Note 75th Anniversary Vinyl!

A New Perspective is a 1963 album by jazz trumpeter Donald Byrd released on the Blue Note label as BLP 4124 and BST 84124. The performances are mainly in a hard bop style, but the recording also features a gospel choir. On this release, Byrd is joined by Hank Mobley, Herbie Hancock, Kenny Burrell, Donald Best, Butch Warren, and Lex Humphries.

Newly remastered for vinyl as part of an overall Blue Note 75th anniversary vinyl reissue campaign spearheaded by current Blue Note Records President, Don Was.

"This unusual set was one of the most successful uses of a gospel choir in a jazz context... The arrangements by Duke Pearson are masterful...This is a memorable effort that is innovative in its own way, a milestone in Donald Byrd's career." -Scott Yanow, allmusic.com

Features:
• Vinyl LP
• Remastered & reissued as part of the Blue Note 75th Anniversary campaign
• Includes special Blue Note 75 vinyl sleeve that features album cover art for 75 Blue Note Titles
• First run pressings to include Blue Note 75th logo on back of package

Musicians:
Donald Byrd, trumpet
Hank Mobley, tenor saxophone
Herbie Hancock, piano
Kenny Burrell, guitar
Donald Best, vibraphone
Butch Warren, bass
Lex Humphries, drums

Selections:
1. Elijah
2. Beat of Burden
3. Cristo Redentor
4. The Black Disciple
5. Chant

Recorded January 12, 1963 at Van Gelder Studio