In December 1970, “Blue Note” label released “Fancy Free”, the 35th Donald Byrd album. It was recorded May 9 – June 6, 1969, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, and was produced by Duke Pearson.
Personnel:
- Donald Byrd– trumpet
- Frank Foster– tenor and soprano saxophone
- Julian Priester– trombone
- Lew Tabackin, Jerry Dodgion – flute
- Duke Pearson– electric piano
- Jimmy Ponder– guitar
- Roland Wilson – bass
- Joe Chambers, Leo Morris – drums
- Nat Bettis, John H. Robinson Jr.- percussion
Track listing:
- Fancy Free – Donald Byrd
- I Love the Girl – Donald Byrd
- The Uptowner – Mitch Farber
- Weasil – Charles Hendricks
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