On February 9, 2020, Armando Anthony “Chick” Corea died aged 79. He was musician (piano, keyboards, percussion), composer and bandleader. He is regarded as one of the major piano players to emerge in jazz during the post-John Coltrane era. Recorded and performed with the most important Jazz musicians including Miles Davis, Mongo Santamaria, Willie Bobo, Blue Mitchell, Herbie Mann, Stan Getz, Roy Haunes, Miroslav Vitous, Stanley Clarke, Richard Davis, Joe Farrell, Joe Henderson, Eric Kloss, Hubert Laws, Herbie Mann, Blue Mitchell, John Patitucci, Wayne Shorter, Cal Tjader, Sonny Stitt, Dave Pike, Armando Peraza, Marion Brown, Sadao Watanabe, Larry Coryell, John Surman, Elvin Jones, Rolf Kühn, Airto Moreira, Antony Braxton, Pete La Roca, Al Di Meola, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Ron Carter, Gábor Szabó, Donald Byrd, Tete Montoliu, Chaka Khan, Eddie Gomez, Wallace Rooney, Herbie Hancock, Antonio Sanches, Gary Burton and Hiromi Uehara. Corea formed and lead Return to Forever, Circle, Chick Corea Elektric Band, Chick Corea Akoustic Band and Five Peace Band. As leader he released 77 studio and 23 live albums. Corea won 23 “Grammy Awards”.
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Art Blakey: Art Blakey Big Band
In January 1959, “Bethlehem” label released “Art Blakey Big Band”, the third Art Blakey album. It was recorded in December 1957, in New York City, and was produced by Lee Kraft.
Personnel:
- Art Blakey – drums
- Ray Copeland, Bill Hardman, Idrees Sulieman, Donald Byrd – trumpet
- Frank Rehak, Jimmy Cleveland, Melba Liston – trombone
- Bill Graham, Sahib Shihab – alto saxophone
- Al Cohn, John Coltrane – tenor saxophone
- Bill Slapin – baritone saxophone
- Walter Bishop, Jr. – piano
- Wendell Marshall – bass
Track listing:
- Midriff – Gerald Valentine
- Ain’t Life Grand – Al Cohn
- Tippin’ – Donald Byrd
- Pristine – John Coltrane
- El Toro Valiente – Charles Gambel, Chiefy Salaam
- The Kiss of No Return – Charles Gambel, Chiefy Salaam
- Late Date – Melba Liston
- The Outer World – Al Cohn
Horace Silver: 6 Pieces Of Silver
In January 1957, “Blue Note” label released “6 Pieces of Silver”, the fifth Horace Silver album. It was recorded 1956, at June – November 1956, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Hackensack, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.
Personnel:
- Horace Silver – piano
- Donald Byrd – trumpet
- Hank Mobley – tenor saxophone
- Junior Cook – tenor saxophone
- Doug Watkins – bass
- Gene Taylor – bass
- Louis Hayes – drums
- Bill Henderson – vocals
Track listing:
All tracks by Horace Silver, except where noted.
- Cool Eyes
- Shirl
- Camouflage
- Enchantment
- Señor Blues
- Virgo
- For heaven’s Sake
Art Farmer & Donald Byrd: 2 Trumpets
In January 1957, “Prestige” label released “2 Trumpets”, an album by Art Farmer and Donald Byrd. It was recorded in August 1956, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Hackensack, New Jersey, and was produced by Bob Weinstock.
Personnel:
- Art Farmer – trumpet
- Donald Byrd – trumpet
- Jackie McLean – alto saxophone
- Barry Harris – piano
- Doug Watkins – bass
- Art Taylor – drums
Track listing:
- The Third – Donald Byrd
- Contour – Kenny Drew
- When Your Lover Has Gone – Einar Aaron Swan
- Dig – Miles Davis
- Round Midnight – Thelonious Monk, Cootie Williams, Bernie Hanighen
Jackie McLean: 4, 5 and 6
In November 1956, “Prestige” label released “4, 5 and 6”, the third Jackie McLean album. It was recorded in July 1956, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Hackensack, and was produced Bob Weinstock.
Personnel:
- Jackie McLean – alto sax
- Hank Mobley – tenor sax
- Donald Byrd – trumpet
- Mal Waldron – piano
- Doug Watkins – bass
- Art Taylor – drums
Track listing:
- Sentimental Journey – Ben Homer, Bud Greeen, Les Brown
- Why Was I Born – Jerome Kern, Oscar Hammerstein II, Kenny Drew
- Contour – Kenny Drew
- Confirmation – Charlie Parker
- When I Fall in Love – Edward Heyman, Victor Young
- Abstraction – Mal Waldron
Donald Byrd: Mustang!
On October 26, 1967, “Blue Note” label released “Mustang!”, the 23rd Donald Byrd album. It was recorded November 1964 – June 1966, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, and was produced by Alfred Lion.
Personnel:
- Donald Byrd – trumpet
- McCoy Tyner – piano
- Sonny Red – alto saxophone
- Hank Mobley – tenor saxophone
- Jimmy Heath – tenor saxophone
- Walter Booker – bass
- Freddie Waits – drums
- Joe Chambers – drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Donald Byrd except where noted.
- Mustang – Sonny Red Kyner
- Fly Little Bird Fly
- I Got It Bad (And That Ain’t Good) – Duke Ellington, Paul Francis Webster
- Dixie Lee
- On the Trail – Ferde Grofé
- I’m So Excited by You
Hank Mobley: Hank
In October 1957, “Blue Note” label released “Hank”, the ninth Hank Mobley album. It was recorded in April 1957, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Hackensack, NJ, and was produced by Alfred Lion.
Personnel:
- Hank Mobley – tenor saxophone
- John Jenkins – alto saxophone
- Donald Byrd – trumpet
- Bobby Timmons – piano
- Wilbur Ware – bass
- Philly Joe Jones – drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Hank Mobley except where noted.
- Fit for a Hanker
- Hi Groove, Low Feedback
- You’d Be So Easy to Love – Cole Porter
- Time After Time – Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne
- Dance of the Infidels – Bud Powell
Donald Byrd: Street Lady
In July 1973, “Blue Note” label released “Street Lady”, the 32nd Donald Byrd album. It was recorded in June 1973, at “The Sound Factory” in Hollywood, and was produced by Larry Mizell.
Personnel:
- Donald Byrd- trumpet
- Roger Glenn- flute
- Jerry Peters- piano, electric piano
- Fonce Mizell– vocals, clavinet, trumpet
- Fred Perren– vocals, synthesizer
- David T. Walker- guitar
- Chuck Rainey- electric bass
- Harvey Mason- drums
- King Errisson – congas, bongos
- Stephanie Spruill – percussion
- Larry Mizell- vocals, arranger, conductor
Track listing:
All tracks by Larry Mizell and Donald Byrd except where noted.
- Lansana’s Priestess
- Miss Kane
- Sister Love
- Street Lady – Larry Mizell, Fonce Mizell
- Witch Hunt
- Woman of the World – Larry Gordon, Larry Mizell
Walter Davis Jr.: Davis Cup
In June 1960, “Blue Note” label released “Davis Cup”, the debut Walter Davis Jr. album. It was recorded in August 1959, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.
Personnel:
- Walter Davis Jr.– piano
- Donald Byrd– trumpet
- Jackie McLean– alto saxophone
- Sam Jones– bass
- Art Taylor– drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Walter Davis Jr.
- ‘Smake It
- Loodle-Lot
- Sweetness
- Rhumba Nhumba
- Minor Mind
- Millie’s Delight
Art Blakey: Holiday For Skins
In June 1959, “Blue Note” label released “Holiday for Skins”, the fourth Art Blakey studio album. It was recorded in November 1958, at “Manhattan Towers” in New York City, and was produced by Alfred Lion. The album was released in two volumes.
Personnel:
- Art Blakey- drums, chanting
- Donald Byrd- trumpet
- Ray Bryant– piano
- Wendell Marshall- bass
- Art Taylor– drums
- Philly Joe Jones- drums, chanting, vocals
- Ray Barretto, Victor Gonzales, Julio Martinez, Sabu Martinez, Chonguito Vincente – bongos, congas
- Fred Pagani – timbales
- Andy Delannoy – maracas
- Austin Cromer, Hal Rasheed – chanting
Track listing:
All tracks by Art Blakey except where noted.
Holiday for Skins Volume 1
- Aghano
- The Feast
- Mirage
- Lamento Africano
Holiday for Skins Volume 2
- O’Tinde
- Swingin’ Kilts – Ray Bryant
- Dinga
- Reflection – Ray Bryant
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