Label: Blue Note
Reissued 3/15/2024, Originally released 1963
Donald Byrd presented A New Perspective with his magnificent 1963 album for band and voices which wove the essence of spirituals into modern jazz with arrangements by Duke Pearson and contributions from Hank Mobley, Herbie Hancock, Kenny Burrell, and others. Highlights including the stunning "Cristo Redentor," spirited "Elijah" and soulful "Chant." This Blue Note Classic Vinyl is stereo, all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.
Track listing:
- Elijah
- Beast Of Burden
- Cristo Redentor
- The Black Disciple
- Chant