Assembled by donald byrd in 1974, the groups original members percussionist pericles perk jacobs, jr. Watch the video for places and spaces from donald byrd s the best of donald byrd for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. As a bandleader, byrd was an influence on the early. Its an out and out jazz funk classic which perfectly showcases byrds incredible musicianship.
Provided to youtube by universal music group places and spaces donald byrd places and spaces. Keeping the isaac hayes, curtis mayfield, and sly stone influences of street lady, places and spaces adds. With a group of former students from howard university, byrd formed the blackbyrds as he told capitol radio at the time he was greatly. I only began to listen seriously to byrd after his recent passing, but man has it been a worthwhile trip.
By 1975 the group, who had all met as founder donald byrds students at. Places and spaces is an album by american trumpeter donald byrd, that was released on blue note in 1975. Donald byrd and the blackbyrds rock creek park the face radio. The blackbyrds, one of the most important and successful black pop groups of the last decade, are ready to enter the second phase of their remarkable career with the release of their new fantasy album, better days. Once bnr folded it seemed like most jazz musicians from the postbop years were headed for doobop territory. Donald byrd and the blackbyrds do it, fluid newport jazz festival new york new york, ny, 07021974. Places and spaces ive been oh the places and spaces ive been oh the places and spaces ive been oh the places and spaces ive been.
Donald byrd places and spaces lyrics letssingit lyrics. Author blackbyrd, born as lakelia deloach lucas on june 10, 1986, is an author from flint, mi. Donald byrd samples, covers and remixes whosampled. Donald byrd samples, covers and remixes on whosampled. Find more music at the bbc this link will take you off amazon in a new window. Feeling burned out by the jazz scene in the early 1970s, donald byrd took to teaching music. Check out places and spaces by donald byrd on amazon music. The group was led by trumpeter donald byrd and featured some of his howard university students. Kevin toney piano, keith kilgo drums, ray armando conga, bernard perry guitar and alan barnes saxophone, flute.
After obtaining a degree in nursing, blackbyrd picked back up the pen and fulfilled her childhood dream of becoming an author. The blackbyrds listen and stream free music, albums, new. Produced by george duke, better days is contemporary popsoul at its very finest, and represents the blackbyrds most sophisticated and assured work to. Donald byrd and the blackbyrds rock creek park by kingpivit. The blackbyrds greatest hits to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Boasting sweeping string arrangements, sultry rhythm guitars, rubbery bass, murmuring flugelhorns, and punchy horn charts, the music falls halfway between the cinematic neofunk of street.
Albums include jazzmatazz volume 1, ethiopian knights, and a new perspective. Music profile for donald byrd, born 9 december 1932. Donald byrd quintet cannes 1958 donald byrd tr bobby jaspar flute walter davis jr p doug watkins b art taylor dr recorded live in cannes in 1958 donald byrd and the blackbyrds updated their cover photo. He came to came to fame with the jazzfusion band the blackbyrds in the 70s and later was a stalwart on detroit scene. Purchase blackbyrd by donald byrd on cd online and enjoy having your favourite jazz music delivered to you in south africa. A great night not a bad little club the stamford bridge place tucked under the stadium looks a bit grimey but inside has postmodern jazz club vibethe blackbyrds were amazing with 4 of the original members simple but effective set. Named after byrd s fusion record, the blackbyrds were an uptempo soul, jazz and pop band who achieved moderate success but were extremely influential to the more recent acid jazz revivalists. The story of donald byrd places and spaces classic album. Byrd seems to love being on the cutting edge of what is hip, but always keeps a sense of groovy and melodic music. Just one of his many masterpieces it provided a rich source of samples for the hiphop generation.
This cd has some of my favorite songs like dominos and places and spaces. The blackbyrds was a rhythm and blues and jazzfunk fusion group, formed in washington, d. Places and spaces was again produced by larry and fonce mizell, famed among jazzfunk fans for their sophisticated yet streetoriented jazzfunk concept and arrangements, and despised by the hardbop audience who wanted their donald byrd fully acoustic and swinging. Those who want to dig deeper can start with any of the groups first four proper lps. City life, the blackbyrds third album, is a textbook example of what we now know as jazz funk. Make sure to download this album on itunes or amazon.
The blackbyrds released action in 1977 moving in a slicker direction similar to donald byrd s. Street lady is still one of his most relevant albums to date, possibly residing in the bag of just about every dj who plays on vinyl, and has been. Feb 11, 20 remembering donald byrd, jazz trumpeter who spanned generations. Within a year they had enjoyed a top 10 pop hit and their albums and singles were popular with clubbers and black music lovers across the globe. Donald byrd places and spaces lyrics genius lyrics. Centered on luxurious string arrangements and complex synths layers lookin ahead, street games, it sees them moving in a smooth funk direction that proves to be another success. Donald byrd and the blackbyrds flight time live in. Taken from a 1973 live set by the donald byrd seven, the lineup features the founding members of the blackbyrds.
Apretty baby dry your eyes dont you know it cant be that bad oh, how it hurts me pretty baby when i see you sittin there so sad no need. From chocolate city, otherwise known as washington dc, i bring you donald byrd and the blackbyrds from 1975. Named after byrds fusion record, the blackbyrds were an uptempo soul, jazz and pop band who achieved moderate success but were extremely influential to the more recent acid jazz revivalists. In fact, the record sounds more urban than its predecessor, which often played like a hollywood version of the inner city.
By the time that donald byrds street lady was released in 1973, the legendary jazz musician and producer had already racked up about 20 albums to his name, and the 70s marked his entrance into the funkier side of the genre. Donald byrd and the blackbyrds rock creek park the. Donald byrd and the blackbyrds fallin like dominoes by kingpivit. Places and spaces is an album by american trumpeter donald byrd, that was released on blue note in 1975 reception. Not an edit or a remix, just posted as a tribute to one of the greats. Discover all donald byrds music connections, watch videos, listen to music, discuss and download. Description provided by wikipedia under creative commons attribution ccbysa 4. See more of donald byrd and the blackbyrds on facebook. It was through his classroom that he recruited the blackbyrds.
Byrd had been pioneering a blend of souljazz fusion which had gone chart bound with the release of his blackbyrd. By 1975 the group, who had all met as founder donald byrds students at howard university, had. The mizell brothers followup albums for byrd, street lady, places and spaces and stepping into tomorrow, were also big sellers, and have subsequently provided a rich source of samples for acid jazz artists such as us3. A blog supreme after he helped to develop the bluesy, driving hard bop style in the 50s and 60s, his funkier commercial hit. Maybe the understudies influenced their mentor as byrds music would take an even more commercial direction on 1975s places ans spaces. Reuniting with larry mizell, the man behind his last three lps, donald byrd continues to explore. Most of the material for the albums was written by larry mizell. Remembering donald byrd, jazz trumpeter who spanned generations.
Apr 04, 20 songs like happy people, and a washington, d. Places and spaces by donald byrd on amazon music amazon. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Feb 27, 20 places and spaces in 1975 saw more of a return to electric elements, but unfortunately for byrd, that was also nearing the end of blue note records. So next time you are in our nations capital check out rock creek park, just not after. Donald byrd and the blackbyrds flight time live in boston. Donald byrd black byrd 1973 posted on february 27, 20 by dblbasscleph. Kevin toney keyboards, keith killgo vocals, drums, joe hall bass guitar, allan barnes saxophone, clarinet, and barney perry guitar. Fast forward to 1975 and byrd releases places and spaces. Byrd would continue to refine this sound on equally essential albums like street lady and the fantastic places and spaces, but black byrd stands as his groundbreaking signature statement. Ive been thru on a vespa after dark and it is scary even at 65mph. Remembering donald byrd, jazz trumpeter who spanned. Its an out and out jazz funk classic which perfectly showcases byrd s incredible musicianship.
Allan barnes, soulful detroit saxophonist with blackbyrds. Listen to donald byrd and the blackbyrds pandora music. A doctor of ethnomusicology, byrd lectured at washington, dcs howard university and the group, named after black byrd, the artists millionseller, was drawn from his students. Places and spaces donald byrd sheet music, music books. Watch the video for places and spaces from donald byrds the best of donald byrd for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. A sideman for many other jazz musicians of his generation, byrd was known as one of the rare bebop jazz musicians who successfully explored funk and soul while remaining a jazz artist. Rock creek park after dark is a place you probably didnt wanna be in 1975. The blackbyrds are an american rhythm and blues and jazzfunk fusion group, formed in washington, d. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. Music audio donald byrd and the blackbyrds share tweet submit pin like his chicago protege, herbie hancock, hard bop trumpeter donald byrd turned to socalled crossover music in 1973 as a means.
Dec 04, 2017 from chocolate city, otherwise known as washington dc, i bring you donald byrd and the blackbyrds from 1975. Music movies tv comedy games books drink politics travel tech. Soft and easy focuses on the finer protosmooth jazz material. Stream donald byrd and the blackbyrds flight time live in boston 1973 by mark wayward from desktop or your mobile device. The blackbyrdss profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates.