In September 1962, “Blue Note” label released “Royal Flush”, the 19^th Donald Byrd album. It was recorded in September 1961, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, and was produced by Alfred Lion.

Personnel:

• Donald Byrd – trumpet
• Pepper Adams – baritone saxophone 
• Herbie Hancock – piano
• Butch Warren – bass
• Billy Higgins – drums

Track listing:

All tracks 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