After recording extensively during 1945-1946 (often as a leader), Byas went to Europe with Don Redman's band, and (with the exception of a 1970 appearance at the Newport Jazz Festival) never came back to the U.S. He lived in France, the Netherlands, and Denmark; often appeared at festivals; and worked steadily. Whenever American players were touring, they would ask for Byas, who had opportunities to perform with Duke Ellington, Bud Powell, Kenny Clarke, Dizzy Gillespie, Jazz at the Philharmonic (including a recorded tenor battle with Hawkins and Stan Getz), Art Blakey, and (on a 1968 recording) Ben Webster. Byas also recorded often in the 1950s, but was largely forgotten in the U.S. by the time of his death.
Don Byas - 1944-1945 {The Chronological Classics, 882} [63:19]
01. Riffin' And Jivin' (2:58)
02. Free And Easy (2:52)
03. Worried 'n Blue (3:15)
04. Don's Idea (2:54)
05. Savoy Jam Party - Part 2 (3:13)
06. Savoy Jam Party - Part 1 (2:59)
07. 1944 Stomp (3:02)
08. What Do You Want With My Heart (3:01)
09. Bass C Jam (2:54)
10. Pennies From Heaven (3:11)
11. Should I? (2:38)
12. You Call It Madness, But I Call It Love (2:53)
13. Jamboree Jump (2:52)
14. Double Talk (3:31)
15. Fruit Salad (3:01)
16. Don Juan (2:51)
17. Spots (2:58)
18. Please Believe Me (2:48)
19. Why Did You Do That To Me (3:04)
20. You Got To Play Your Hand (3:19)
21. Just A Dream (3:07)
Don Byas - 1945 {The Chronological Classics, 910} [68:21]
01. Evil Gal Blues (2:52)
02. Salty Papa Blues (3:04)
03. Albinia's Blues (2:45)
04. Don't You Wear No Black (2:49)
05. Little White Lies (2:50)
06. Deep Purple (3:06)
07. Them There Eyes (3:04)
08. Out Of Nowhere (3:17)
09. Three O'Clock In The Morning (3:03)
10. One O'Clock Jump (2:48)
11. Harvard Blues (3:10)
12. Slam-In' Around (2:47)
13. Laura (2:50)
14. Stardust (3:05)
15. Slam, Don't Shake Like That (3:04)
16. Dark Eyes (3:03)
17. Embracable You (3:04)
18. The Sheik Of Araby (3:05)
19. Super Session (3:01)
20. Melody In Swing (3:18)
21. Gypsy (2:26)
22. Nancy (2:48)
23. Poor Butterfly (3:02)
Don Byas - 1945, Vol. 2 {The Chronological Classics, 959} [63:28]
01. Once In A While (3:22)
02. Avalon (3:08)
03. Blue And Sentimental (3:17)
04. My Melancholy Baby (3:06)
05. Humoresue (2:52)
06. Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams (3:01)
07. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes (2:50)
08. Slamboree (3:00)
09. Candy (3:20)
10. How High The Moon (2:58)
11. Donby (3:13)
12. Byas-A-Drink (2:47)
13. Sweet And Lovely (3:01)
14. White Rose Kick (2:32)
15. Deep Blue Dream (3:03)
16. Byas'd Opinion (2:41)
17. Morning Madness (3:58)
18. One Sad Thursday (3:49)
19. Across The Road (3:47)
20. Cedar Manor (3:43)
Don Byas - 1946 {The Chronological Classics, 1009} [61:24]
01. I Don't Know Why (3:01)
02. London Donnie (Danny Boy) (2:52)
03. Old Folks (3:04)
04. Cherokee (3:02)
05. September In The Rain (2:59)
06. Living My LIfe (2:44)
07. To Each His Own (2:57)
08. They Say It's Wonderful (2:24)
09. Cynthia's In Love (2:47)
10. September Song (2:54)
11. St. Louis Blues (3:00)
12. I've Found A New Baby (2:40)
13. Marie (2:56)
14. You Go To My Head (2:53)
15. Don't You Know I Care (2:53)
16. Gloomy Sunday (3:07)
17. More Than A Mood (2:54)
18. Working Eyes (2:58)
19. Gloria (3:07)
20. Peanut Butter Blues (2:52)
21. The Mohawk Special (3:20)
Don Byas - 1947 {The Chronological Classics, 1073} [69:28]
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01. I'm Beginning To See The Light (Don Byas Quartet) (2:24)
02. Rosetta (Don Byas Quartet) (2:49)
03. Ain't Misbehavin' (Don Byas Quartet) (2:45)
04. Body And Soul (Don Byas Quartet) (2:58)
05. Blue And Sentimental (Don Byas Quartet) (2:44)
06. Mad Monk (Tyree Glenn And His Orchestra) (2:39)
07. Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone (Tyree Glenn And His Orchestra) (2:48)
08. The Hour Of Parting (Tyree Glenn And His Orchestra) (3:24)
09. I Can't Get Started (Tyree Glenn And His Orchestra) (2:36)
10. Billie's Bounce (Tyree Glenn And His Orchestra) (2:49)
11. I Surrender Dear (Tyree Glenn And His Orchestra) (3:10)
12. Walking Around (Don Byas Ree-Boppers) (2:43)
13. How High The Moon (Don Byas Ree-Boppers) (2:38)
14. Red Cross (Don Byas Ree-Boppers) (2:41)
15. Laura (Don Byas) (3:42)
16. Cement Mixer (Don Byas And His Orchestra) (2:51)
17. Dynamo A (Don Byas Ree-Boppers) (3:25)
18. These Foolish Things (Don Byas And His Orchestra) (3:05)
19. Humoresque (Don Byas And His Orchestra) (2:53)
20. Stormy Weather (Don Byas And His Orchestra) (3:12)
21. Riffin' And Jivin' (Don Byas And His Orchestra) (2:49)
22. I Can't Explain (Don Byas And His Orchestra) (2:29)
23. Blues For Panassie (Don Byas And His Orchestra) (2:52)
24. Annie Laurie (All Star Rhythm Section) (3:00)
Don Byas - 1952-1953 {The Chronological Classics, 1414} [69:40]
01. Them There Eyes (3:14)
02. Linger Awhile (2:41)
03. Moulin Rouge (3:00)
04. Sables Chauds (3:16)
05. Personne Pour M'Aimer (3:11)
06. Limelight (3:49)
07. Sentimental (3:20)
08. Si Tu Savais (3:00)
09. Nuages Argentes (4:17)
10. Less Boss (3:28)
11. Remember My Forgotten Man (3:17)
12. If I Had You (3:36)
13. Lover Man (3:58)
14. I Can't Give You Anything But Love (2:50)
15. GDB (3:55)
16. Time On My Hands (2:30)
17. Blues For Don Carlos (3:52)
18. Sweet Lorraine (3:36)
19. April In Paris (2:53)
20. Don't Blame Me (3:04)
21. Unknown Original (2:54)
