Reuniting with larry mizell, the man behind his last three lps, donald byrd continues to explore. Places and spaces by donald byrd on amazon music amazon. Assembled by donald byrd in 1974, the groups original members percussionist pericles perk jacobs, jr. Find more music at the bbc this link will take you off amazon in a new window. Music profile for donald byrd, born 9 december 1932. Donald byrd and the blackbyrds rock creek park the face radio. Donald byrd and the blackbyrds fallin like dominoes by kingpivit. Music movies tv comedy games books drink politics travel tech.
Make sure to download this album on itunes or amazon. Heres some of the most uplifting, most melodically developed and most sampled jazzfunk made, and the disc also showcases the groups versatility. Provided to youtube by universal music group places and spaces donald byrd places and spaces. The blackbyrds are an american rhythm and blues and jazzfunk fusion group, formed in washington, d. Watch the video for places and spaces from donald byrds the best of donald byrd for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists.
Centered on luxurious string arrangements and complex synths layers lookin ahead, street games, it sees them moving in a smooth funk direction that proves to be another success. Donald byrd black byrd 1973 posted on february 27, 20 by dblbasscleph. By 1975 the group, who had all met as founder donald byrds students at. Once bnr folded it seemed like most jazz musicians from the postbop years were headed for doobop territory. The blackbyrds listen and stream free music, albums, new. With a group of former students from howard university, byrd formed the blackbyrds as he told capitol radio at the time he was greatly. The blackbyrds greatest hits to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. The blackbyrdss profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Soft and easy focuses on the finer protosmooth jazz material. Places and spaces ive been oh the places and spaces ive been oh the places and spaces ive been oh the places and spaces ive been.
A great night not a bad little club the stamford bridge place tucked under the stadium looks a bit grimey but inside has postmodern jazz club vibethe blackbyrds were amazing with 4 of the original members simple but effective set. Most of the material for the albums was written by larry mizell. Donald byrd places and spaces lyrics letssingit lyrics. Feb 11, 20 remembering donald byrd, jazz trumpeter who spanned generations. Named after byrd s fusion record, the blackbyrds were an uptempo soul, jazz and pop band who achieved moderate success but were extremely influential to the more recent acid jazz revivalists. See more of donald byrd and the blackbyrds on facebook.
Boasting sweeping string arrangements, sultry rhythm guitars, rubbery bass, murmuring flugelhorns, and punchy horn charts, the music falls halfway between the cinematic neofunk of street. By 1975 the group, who had all met as founder donald byrds students at howard university, had. After obtaining a degree in nursing, blackbyrd picked back up the pen and fulfilled her childhood dream of becoming an author. Kevin toney keyboards, keith killgo vocals, drums, joe hall bass guitar, allan barnes saxophone, clarinet, and barney perry guitar. Donald byrd and the blackbyrds flight time live in. Feb 27, 20 places and spaces in 1975 saw more of a return to electric elements, but unfortunately for byrd, that was also nearing the end of blue note records. Named after byrds fusion record, the blackbyrds were an uptempo soul, jazz and pop band who achieved moderate success but were extremely influential to the more recent acid jazz revivalists. Complete song listing of the blackbyrds on the blackbyrds songs list covid19.
Donald byrd and the blackbyrds do it, fluid newport jazz festival new york new york, ny, 07021974. Its an out and out jazz funk classic which perfectly showcases byrd s incredible musicianship. Its an out and out jazz funk classic which perfectly showcases byrds incredible musicianship. Dec 04, 2017 from chocolate city, otherwise known as washington dc, i bring you donald byrd and the blackbyrds from 1975. Author blackbyrd, born as lakelia deloach lucas on june 10, 1986, is an author from flint, mi. Allan barnes, soulful detroit saxophonist with blackbyrds. Purchase blackbyrd by donald byrd on cd online and enjoy having your favourite jazz music delivered to you in south africa. The original blackbyrds were formed in 1973 by jazz trumpeter donald byrd. Not an edit or a remix, just posted as a tribute to one of the greats. A doctor of ethnomusicology, byrd lectured at washington, dcs howard university and the group, named after black byrd, the artists millionseller, was drawn from his students. Produced by george duke, better days is contemporary popsoul at its very finest, and represents the blackbyrds most sophisticated and assured work to.
Feeling burned out by the jazz scene in the early 1970s, donald byrd took to teaching music. Listen to donald byrd and the blackbyrds pandora music. Albums include jazzmatazz volume 1, ethiopian knights, and a new perspective. Donald byrd quintet cannes 1958 donald byrd tr bobby jaspar flute walter davis jr p doug watkins b art taylor dr recorded live in cannes in 1958 donald byrd and the blackbyrds updated their cover photo. The blackbyrds was a rhythm and blues and jazzfunk fusion group, formed in washington, d. Apr 04, 20 songs like happy people, and a washington, d.
Discover all donald byrds music connections, watch videos, listen to music, discuss and download. Donald byrd and the blackbyrds rock creek park the. I only began to listen seriously to byrd after his recent passing, but man has it been a worthwhile trip. Remembering donald byrd, jazz trumpeter who spanned generations. Maybe the understudies influenced their mentor as byrds music would take an even more commercial direction on 1975s places ans spaces. Places and spaces is an album by american trumpeter donald byrd, that was released on blue note in 1975 reception. Places and spaces was again produced by larry and fonce mizell, famed among jazzfunk fans for their sophisticated yet streetoriented jazzfunk concept and arrangements, and despised by the hardbop audience who wanted their donald byrd fully acoustic and swinging. A sideman for many other jazz musicians of his generation, byrd was known as one of the rare bebop jazz musicians who successfully explored funk and soul while remaining a jazz artist. Watch the video for places and spaces from donald byrd s the best of donald byrd for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Places and spaces donald byrd sheet music, music books. City life, the blackbyrds third album, is a textbook example of what we now know as jazz funk. Kevin toney piano, keith kilgo drums, ray armando conga, bernard perry guitar and alan barnes saxophone, flute.
Donald byrd and the blackbyrds flight time live in boston. Description provided by wikipedia under creative commons attribution ccbysa 4. This cd has some of my favorite songs like dominos and places and spaces. As a bandleader, byrd was an influence on the early. So next time you are in our nations capital check out rock creek park, just not after. Byrd had been pioneering a blend of souljazz fusion which had gone chart bound with the release of his blackbyrd.
Byrd would continue to refine this sound on equally essential albums like street lady and the fantastic places and spaces, but black byrd stands as his groundbreaking signature statement. Rock creek park after dark is a place you probably didnt wanna be in 1975. The blackbyrds, one of the most important and successful black pop groups of the last decade, are ready to enter the second phase of their remarkable career with the release of their new fantasy album, better days. A blog supreme after he helped to develop the bluesy, driving hard bop style in the 50s and 60s, his funkier commercial hit. Check out places and spaces by donald byrd on amazon music. The group was led by trumpeter donald byrd and featured some of his howard university students. Donald byrd samples, covers and remixes whosampled. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. Stream donald byrd and the blackbyrds flight time live in boston 1973 by mark wayward from desktop or your mobile device. Keeping the isaac hayes, curtis mayfield, and sly stone influences of street lady, places and spaces adds.
Just one of his many masterpieces it provided a rich source of samples for the hiphop generation. From chocolate city, otherwise known as washington dc, i bring you donald byrd and the blackbyrds from 1975. Donald byrd samples, covers and remixes on whosampled. The story of donald byrd places and spaces classic album. Street lady is still one of his most relevant albums to date, possibly residing in the bag of just about every dj who plays on vinyl, and has been. By the time that donald byrds street lady was released in 1973, the legendary jazz musician and producer had already racked up about 20 albums to his name, and the 70s marked his entrance into the funkier side of the genre. Taken from a 1973 live set by the donald byrd seven, the lineup features the founding members of the blackbyrds. Ive been thru on a vespa after dark and it is scary even at 65mph. Donald byrd places and spaces lyrics genius lyrics. The mizell brothers followup albums for byrd, street lady, places and spaces and stepping into tomorrow, were also big sellers, and have subsequently provided a rich source of samples for acid jazz artists such as us3. Within a year they had enjoyed a top 10 pop hit and their albums and singles were popular with clubbers and black music lovers across the globe. In fact, the record sounds more urban than its predecessor, which often played like a hollywood version of the inner city. Byrd seems to love being on the cutting edge of what is hip, but always keeps a sense of groovy and melodic music. The blackbyrds released action in 1977 moving in a slicker direction similar to donald byrd s.
Fast forward to 1975 and byrd releases places and spaces. Music audio donald byrd and the blackbyrds share tweet submit pin like his chicago protege, herbie hancock, hard bop trumpeter donald byrd turned to socalled crossover music in 1973 as a means. Donald byrd and the blackbyrds rock creek park by kingpivit. Those who want to dig deeper can start with any of the groups first four proper lps.
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