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Donald Byrd - Slow Drag (Blue Note Japan 85th Anniversary UHQ-CD / Kevin Gray Remaster) (1968/2024)

Donald Byrd - Slow Drag (Blue Note Japan 85th Anniversary UHQ-CD / Kevin Gray Remaster) (1968/2024)
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EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+log+.cue) - 223 Mb | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 96 Mb | Covers included | 00:38:47
Soul Jazz, Hard Bop | Label: Blue Note Records

Slow Drag finds Donald Byrd at the top of his form, leading a nimble and expressive quintet through a set of swinging originals and vibrant interpretations. Recorded in 1967, the album pairs Byrd’s warm tone and melodic invention with the soulful alto saxophone of Sonny Red and the inventive rhythm section of Cedar Walton, Walter Booker, and Billy Higgins. This edition is part of the Blue Note Japan 85th Anniversary UHQ-CD reissue series. Remastered by Kevin Gray from the original analog master tapes, this UHQ-CD is packaged in a jewel case with obi-strip and features faithfully reproduced sleeve artwork and notes.

Donald Byrd - trumpet
Sonny Red - alto saxophone
Cedar Walton - piano
Walter Booker - bass
Billy Higgins - drums, vocals

Tracklist
1. Slow Drag (9:49)
2. Secret Love (4:00)
3. Book's Bossa (6:55)
4. Jelly Roll (5:23)
5. The Loner (6:19)
6. My Ideal (6:22)