DONALD BYRD,Byrd In Hand,BLUE NOTE 4019,W63rd,1stPress,MONO,RVG,EAR,VG+ Vinyl LP

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DONALD BYRD - Byrd In Hand - Blue Note 4019 - 47 West 63rd Address - 1st MONO Pressing - RVG - EARMARK BOTH SIDES - Deep Groove - VG+ Vinyl LP

ONE OF THE MOST RARE AND SOUGHT AFTER JAZZ RECORDS IN THE WORLD. THIS IS THE ORIGINAL 1st PRESSING FROM 1959 of "Byrd In Hand" by Donald Byrd on Blue Note.

This record is from our personal collection. One Owner. We purchased it new in 1959, New York City.

MATRIX NUMBERS RVG BN-LP-4019-A / BN-LP-4019-B, RVG, ETCHED IN THE DEAD WAX. The symbol of an EAR is inscribed into the run out grooves of both sides. The original 47 WEST 63RD NYC ADDRESS  ON  BOTH LABELS. Deep Groove. This is the genuine article. 100% AUTHENTIC ORIGINAL MONO BLUE NOTE FIRST PRESSING.

*Because our clients are mostly jazz collectors and connoisseurs, as we are, we made it our policy to only sell vinyl that we grade in VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) condition or better.

Record Grade VG+ = Very well maintained. Amazing condition and quality. Shiny vinyl. Just listened to the whole album again and it plays beautiful, minimal surface noise. Amazing condition and quality. Minor surfaces scratches from normal use over the years that do not affect the music. No interuptions, no skips. Shiny vinyl. Difficult to find this rare vintage record in such great condition. (see pictures) 

Jacket Grade VG+ = Shiny, clean, well maintained. No stains. No tape. VG+ all the way. looks good on the shelf. Very well kept. The top left corner has a very minor dent and there is a tiny tear at entry point from album coming in and out of sleeve. A beautiful jacket for a 56 year old album. It comes with the original 1959 plain white Blue Note issued inner sleeve. (see pictures)

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Donaldson Byrd (December 9, 1932 – February 4, 2013) was an American jazz and rhythm and blues trumpeter. A sideman for many other jazz musicians of his generation, Byrd was best known as one of the only bebop jazz musicians who successfully pioneered the funk and soul genres while simultaneously remaining a jazz artist. As a bandleader, Byrd is also notable for his influential role in the early career of renowned keyboard player and composer Herbie Hancock.

After playing in a military band during a term in the United States Air Force, he obtained a bachelor's degree in music from Wayne State University and a master's degree from Manhattan School of Music. While still at the Manhattan School, he joined Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, as replacement for Clifford Brown. In 1955, he recorded with Jackie McLean and Mal Waldron. After leaving the Jazz Messengers in 1956, he performed with many leading jazz musicians of the day, including John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Thelonious Monk, and later Herbie Hancock.

Byrd's first regular group was a quintet that he co-led from 1958–61 with baritone saxophonist Pepper Adams, an ensemble whose hard-driving performances are captured on this rare vintage album "Byrd In Hand"

Donald Byrd
"Byrd In Hand"

Label:  Blue Note - 4019 
Format: 33 rpm 12" LP Mono
Country: United States
Vinyl Condition: VG++ (Very Good Plus)
Cover Condition: VG+ (Very Good Plus)
Year Released: 1959
LP Quantity: 1

Baritone Saxophone – Pepper Adams
Bass – Sam Jones
Drums – Art Taylor
Piano – Walter Davis Jr.
Tenor Saxophone – Charlie Rouse
Trumpet – Donald Byrd
Recorded By – Rudy Van Gelder
Producer – Alfred Lion
Liner Notes – Ira Gitler
Photography By – Francis Wolff
Design – Reid Miles

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