Name: At The Half Note Cafe Vol 1
Brand: Donald Byrd

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B002303301

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2015-08-28

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Supplier US

Unive­rsal

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Sales:8.875

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602547292490

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Donald Byrd

Genre US

Jazz

Label US

Blue Note

Donald Byrd was an American jazz trumpeter, composer, bandleader, and educator. Born on December 9, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan, he had a prolific career that spanned several decades. Byrd's musical journey began at Cass Tech where he studied classical music under the mentorship of Dr. Harry Begian. He honed his skills playing trumpet in military bands during his time in the Air Force and later graduated from Wayne State University with a degree in music.

Byrd's unique style blended Clifford Brown's warm sound and fluent technique with his own rhythmically loose phrasing. He recorded extensively as both a sideman and leader for labels such as Savoy Records, Prestige, Riverside Records, and Blue Note. Byrd also played alongside baritone saxophonist Pepper Adams and gave pianist Herbie Hancock his first major exposure.

As a composer, Byrd showcased his versatility through church-inspired shouts, blues forms, and structurally interesting originals. His influential album "A New Perspective" merged his small group with a gospel choir. Despite his success in the music industry, Byrd never stopped pursuing education; he earned multiple degrees including a master's degree in music education from Manhattan School of Music and a law degree from Howard University.

In addition to his musical achievements, Byrd taught at various universities including Rutgers, Howard University,and North Carolina Central University. In the early 1970s, he

Part Of The Blue Note 75 Anniversary LP Reissue Campaign. A Blue Note essential, At The Half Note Cafe, Vol. 1 is part of the Blue Note 75 anniversary LP reissue campaign Key to the initiative is high quality audio at affordable prices. A live album originally recorded in 1960.

At The Half Note Cafe Vol 1

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