On April 19, 1972, “Blue Note” label released “Ethiopian Knights, the 27^th Donald Byrd album. It was recorded in August 1971, at “A&M Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by George Butler.

Personnel:

• Donald Byrd – trumpet
• Thurman Green – trombone
• Harold Land – tenor saxophone
• Bobby Hutcherson – vibes
• Joe Sample – organ
• Bill Henderson III – electric piano
• Don Peake – guitar
• Greg Poree – guitar
• David T. Walker – guitar
• Wilton Felder – electric bass
• Ed Greene – drums
• Bobbye Porter Hall – congas, tambourine

Track listing:

All tracks by Donald Byrd, except where noted.

1. The Emperor
2. Jamie
3. The Little Rasti