In September 1962, “Blue Note” label released “Royal Flush”, the 22^nd Donald Byrd album. It was recorded in September 1961, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.

Personnel:

• Donald Byrd – trumpet
• Herbie Hancock – piano
• Butch Warren – bass
• Billy Higgins – drums
• Pepper Adams – baritone saxophone 
• Reid Miles – design
• Francis Wolff – photography
• Leonard Feather – liner notes

Track listing:

All track by Donald Byrd except where noted.

1. Hush
2. I’m a Fool to Want You – Joel Herron, Frank Sinatra, Jack Wolf
3. Jorgie’s
4. Shangri-La
5. 6M’s
6. Requiem – Herbie Hancock