Limited Edition 1000 copies.

Mastered from the original master tapes.

Cut by SST (Schallplaten Schneid Technik).

180g vinyl LP pressed by Pallas.

Tip-On jacket printed by Pozzoli in Italy.

12-page booklet including the original notes by producer Tom Wilson and an essay written by Brian Priestley.

Produced by Franois L Xuan and Fred Thomas for Sam Records/Saga.

Byrd Jazz, recorded live in Detroit on August 23rd, 1955, captures the first recording as featured artist for trumpeter Donald

Byrd. This Transition LP is a perfect example of the dynamism of the mid-1950s Detroit jazz scene, as it showcases young

local talents such as tenor saxophonist Yusef Lateef, pianist Barry Harris and Bernard McKinney on euphonium.

With its “mondrianesque” cover, Byrd Jazz (TRLP 5) has been a longtime collector’s favorite and is now available in deluxe

edition: 180g pressing, tip-on cover, and a 12-page booklet including the original notes by producer Tom Wilson, and an essay

written by Brian Priestley.

Side A

Parisian Thoroughfare 1427

Yusef 534

Shaw ‘Nuff 6’52

Side B

Blues 614

Torsion Level 624

Woody ‘n You 731

Dancing in the Dark 7’36

Personnel :

Donald Byrd (Trumpet)

Bernard McKinney (Euphonium)

Yusef Lateef (Tenor saxophone)

Barry Harris (Piano, arranger)

Alvin Jackson (Bass)

Frank Gant (Drums)

Willie Bowen (Emcee)