Modern Jazz Perspective

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1957

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Donald Byrd / Gigi Gryce

Modern Jazz Perspective

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AllMusic Review by Matt Collar

Trumpeter Donald Byrd's 1957 date Modern Jazz Perspective is a swinging, straight-ahead, bop-infused album featuring pianist Gigi Gryce. Also showcased on the album is vocalist Jackie Paris. Interestingly, Paris is also featured playing banjo on the gospel-inflected opening track, "Medley: Early Morning Blues."

Track Listing

Title/Composer Performer Time Stream
1
Medley: Early Morning Blues
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2
Steppin' Out
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3
Now, Don't You Know
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4
Social Call
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5
Early Bird
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6
An Evening in Casablanca
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7
Elgy
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8
Satellite
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9
Stablemates
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