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Centered around the Byrd/Adams Blue Note dates Byrd in Hand, Chant, Royal Flush, The Cat Walk, and Off to the Races, Mosaic's Complete Blue Note Donald Byrd/Pepper Adams Studio Sessions finds the Detroit natives at the top of their game during 1959-1962. Writing and performing some of the most original and tight hard bop around, Byrd and Adams led a variety of combos that featured the likes of Herbie Hancock (his first session), Wynton Kelly, Duke Pearson (who also contributed material), Charlie Rouse, Sam Jones, and Billy Higgins. From distinct covers ("Lover Come Back to Me") to seamlessly complex originals ("Bronze Dance"), Byrd's pure-toned trumpet and Adams' angular baritone unexpectedly make a perfect match. And beyond a wealth of sides that prove the point, the collection also features -- in typically thorough and classy Mosaic fashion -- some stunning session photos by Blue Note lensman Francis Wolff and an extensive essay by Bob Blumenthal. A hard bop experience of the highest order.
Donald Byrd- trumpet; Pepper Adams- baritone saxophone; Jackie McLean, Sonny Red- alto saxophone; Charlie Rouse- tenor saxophone; Wynton Kelly, Herbie Hancock, Walter Davis, Duke Pearson, Chick Corea- piano; Sam Jones, Doug Watkins, Laymon Jackson, Butch Warren, Miroslav Vitous- bass; Art Taylor, Teddy Robinson, Philly Joe Jones, Billy Higgins, Mickey Roker- drums
CD 1
01 - Lover Come Back To Me
02 - When Your Love Has Gone
03 - Sudwest Funk
04 - Paul's Pal
05 - Off To The Races
06 - Down Tempo
07 - Withchcraft
08 - Here Am I
09 - Devil Whip
CD 2
01 - Bronze Dance
02 - Clarion Calls
03 - The Injuns
04 - Samba Yantra
05 - I Will Wait For You
06 - Blues Medium Rare
07 - The Creeper
08 - Chico San
09 - Early Sunday Morning
10 - Blues Well Done
CD 3
01 - I'm An Old Cowhand
02 - You're Next
03 - Chant
04 - That's All
05 - Great God
06 - Sophisticated Lady
07 - Say You're Mine
08 - Duke's Mixture
09 - Each Time I Think Of You
CD 4
01 - The Cat Walk
02 - Cute
03 - Hello Bright Sunflower
04 - Hush
05 - I'm A Fool To Want You
06 - Jorgie's
07 - Shangri-La
08 - 6 M's
09 - Requiem
