Trumpeter Donald Byrd and baritonist Pepper Adams always made for a potent team. With guitarist Kenny Burrell, pianist Tommy Flanagan, bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Louis Hayes (using the pseudonym of ‘Hey Lewis’) completing the sextet, this was a particularly strong group. For the Bethlehem LP, Byrd and Adams play two of Pepper’s originals, Errol Garner’s rarely performed ‘Trio,’ Thad Jones’ ‘Bitty Ditty’ and a lengthy and memorable rendition of ‘Stardust.’ Well worth searching for.
Donald Byrd & Pepper Adams – Motor City Scene (180g Vinyl LP)
$56.00
Hailing from the Detroit jazz scene, trumpeter Donald Byrd and baritonist Pepper Adams join forces with guitarist Kenny Burrell, pianist Tommy Flanagan, bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Louis Hayes (aka “Hey” Lewis) to form the all-star sextet heard on 1960’s Motor City Scene (also issued as Stardust). The album opens with “Stardust,” or “music to get lost in” as described by All About Jazz. Adams then takes the lead on “Philson” followed by Chambers and Hayes’ up-tempo version of “Trio.” “Libeccio” reflects a contrast of talent from the entire sextet while the proceedings end on a high note with their hard-swinging rendition of “Bitty Ditty.” 180g vinyl LP reissue.
Musicians:
Donald Byrd, trumpet
Pepper Adams, baritone
Kenny Burrell, guitar
Tommy Flanagan, piano
Louis Hayes, drums
Paul Chambers, bass
- Stardust
- Philson
- Trio
- Libeccio
- Bitty Ditty
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