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Donald Byrd- Blackjack-LP

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Donald Byrd’s *Blackjack* stands out for its blend of hard bop finesse and soulful grooves, featuring a lineup that reads like a jazz who’s who: Sonny Red and Hank Mobley on saxophones, Cedar Walton on piano, Walter Booker on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums. The title track "Blackjack" gained new life decades later when sampled by Gang Starr and Dream Warriors, linking this 1967 session to hip-hop's golden era. With compositions like "West Of The Pecos" and "Pentatonic," the album balances intricate improvisation with accessible melodies, offering a snapshot of Byrd’s evolving sound during a rich period for Blue Note Records. This 1975 reissue on vinyl captures that era with the clarity collectors appreciate, pressed on glossy vinyl that shows only minimal surface markings typical of careful prior play. It’s a pressing that invites attentive listening, especially for those interested in the interplay between Byrd’s trumpet and the dual saxophones. If your collection could use a touch of jazz history that quietly nods to future beats, *Blackjack* fits the bill without demanding a reshuffle of your shelves.

Track listing & samples

Donald Byrd - Blackjack

Side A

  1. Blackjack
  2. West Of The Pecos
  3. Loki

Side B

  1. Eldorado
  2. Beale Street
  3. Pentatonic

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