Limited Edition Mono 180g Vinyl LP!
Never-Before-Released 1958 Studio Recording!
Cut by Kevin Gray at Cohearent & Pressed at Optimal in Germany!
Vinyl-Only Release Strictly Limited to 4,000 Copies!
In July 1958, Donald Byrd made a lengthy visit to Europe, not returning Stateside until December. He fronted a fine quintet that gave concert appearances at festivals held in many countries, Knokke-le-Zoute (Belgium), Cannes (France), Sweden, Norway, Germany – and an engagement at the Paris jazz club Au Chat Qui Pêche, a few days after their concert at the Olympia.
The group felt very comfortable at the club on rue de la Huchette, and it soon became a second home for them. In November and December 1958, Donald Byrd and his men were invited by the French Radio to make some recordings. Sam Records is proud to present this previously unreleased studio session recorded for the French Radio Television Show Jazz aux Champs-Elysées.
Features
- Limited Edition - 4,000 Copies
- 180g Vinyl
- Mono
- First Official Release with the Full Permission & Cooperation of INA (Institut National de l'Audiovisuel)
- Available on Vinyl Only
- Remastered from the Original Mono Master Tapes by Francois-Le Xuan at Studio 101
- Cut by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Mastering
- Pressed at Optimal in Germany
- Deluxe High-Gloss Flipback Album Jacket
- Double Insert Using an Original Photo by JP Leloir
Musicians
| Donald Byrd | trumpet |
|---|---|
| Bobby Jaspar | sax, flute |
| Walter Davis, Jr. | piano |
| Jack Dieval | piano |
| Doug Watkins | bass |
| Jacques Hess | bass |
| Art Taylor | drums |
| Daniel Humair | drums |
Selections
Side A:
- Splendid
- Paul's Pal
- Formidable
Side B:
- Easy Living
- After You've Gone
- Flute Bop
