On December 18, 1968, “Blue Note” label released “Slow Drag”, the 33^rd Donald Byrd album. It was recorded on May 12, 1967, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.

Personnel:

• Donald Byrd– trumpet
• Sonny Red- alto sax
• Cedar Walton– piano
• Walter Booker– bass
• Billy Higgins– vocals, drums

Track listing:

1. Slow Drag – Donald Byrd
2. Secret Love – Sammy Fain, Paul Francis Webster
3. Book’s Bossa – Walter Booker, Cedar Walton
4. Jelly Roll – Sonny Red Kyner
5. The Loner – Ronnie Mathews, Cedar Walton
6. My Ideal – Richard A. Whiting, Newell Chase, Leo Robin