Charlie Byrd • Jazz Recital

 

Review
by Scott Yanow
Guitarist Charlie Byrd's first record features him at age 31 playing his Spanish guitar in a style that was already recognizable. Most of the selections on this out-of-print LP showcase Byrd with bassist Al Lucas, drummer Bobby Donaldson and flutist Tommy Newsom performing lyrical versions of ballads. However "Chuck-a-Tuck" (which has Newsom on tenor) and "Homage to Charlie Christian" are major departures. On those two songs, Byrd switches to electric guitar and shows that he could play bebop with the best of his contemporaries. Other highlights include "My Funny Valentine," "My Heart Stood Still" and "Spring Is Here."
https://www.allmusic.com/album/jazz-recital-mw0000619258

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Reseña
por Scott Yanow
El primer disco del guitarrista Charlie Byrd lo presenta a los 31 años tocando su guitarra española en un estilo que ya era reconocible. La mayoría de las selecciones de este LP descatalogado muestran a Byrd con el bajista Al Lucas, el batería Bobby Donaldson y el flautista Tommy Newsom interpretando versiones líricas de baladas. Sin embargo, "Chuck-a-Tuck" (en la que Newsom toca el tenor) y "Homage to Charlie Christian" son cambios importantes. En esas dos canciones, Byrd cambia a la guitarra eléctrica y demuestra que podía tocar bebop con los mejores de sus contemporáneos. Otros temas destacados son "My Funny Valentine", "My Heart Stood Still" y "Spring Is Here".
https://www.allmusic.com/album/jazz-recital-mw0000619258


 

Tracks:
1 - Prelude
Written-By – Byrd*

2 - My Funny Valentine
Written-By – Rodgers & Hart

3 - Little Girl Blue
Written-By – Rodgers & Hart

4 - My Heart Stood Still
Written-By – Rodgers & Hart

5 - Interlude
Written-By – Byrd*

6 - Spring Is Here
Written-By – Rodgers & Hart

7 - A Foggy Day
Written-By – Gershwin, Gershwin*

8 - Spanish Guitar Blues
Written-By – Byrd*

9 - Chuck-A-Tuck
Written-By – Newsom*

10 - Homage To Charlie Christian
Written-By – Byrd*


Credits:
    Bass – Al Lucas
    Drums – Bobby Donaldson
    Engineer – Rudy Van Gelder
    Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Tom Newsom*
    Guitar – Charlie Byrd
    Sleeve Notes – H. Alan Stein

Label:    Jazz Heritage – 514915A
Country:    US
Released:    1998
Genre:    Jazz
https://www.discogs.com/release/21821803-Charlie-Byrd-Jazz-Recital

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