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Mustang (24bt) (Mlps)
Donald Byrd
Mustang (24bt) (Mlps)
Genres: Jazz, Pop
 
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All Artists: Donald Byrd
Title: Mustang (24bt) (Mlps)
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Label: Blue Note Japan
Release Date: 10/6/2003
Album Type: Extra tracks, Import, Limited Edition, Original recording remastered
Genres: Jazz, Pop
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Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1

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Thoroughbred
Jack Baker | LeRoy,IL | 02/05/2008
(4 out of 5 stars)

"This jaunty release from Donald Byrd features some excellent saxophone work from both Hank Mobley (tenor) and Sonny Red (alto). McCoy Tyner contributes rollicking piano lines for Byrd, Mobley, and Sonny to soar over, ably supported by the bass/drums combination of Walter Booker and Freddie Waits. The title track, written by Sonny Red, is a fast paced, bluesy number, featuring unison horns and tasteful soloing. The Byrd compositions "Dixie Lee", "Fly Little Bird Fly", and "I'm So Excited By You" are all excellent pieces. Mobley in particular is lyrical and concise on the six pieces he participates in. The final two cuts finds Joe Chambers replacing Freddie Waits on drums and Jimmy Heath playing tenor sax. "Gingerbread Boy" written by Heath is an excellent boppish piece, while this group's version of "I'm So Excited By You" is pleasing, but not as dynamic as the one earlier on the album. A very good addition to any jazz library, particularly for fans of Mobley, Byrd, or Sonny Red."
Vibrant, exciting and deeply satisfying
The Delite Rancher | Phoenix, Arizona | 12/10/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)

"When 1960s jazz comes to mind, many listeners think of Coltrane's avant-garde excursions or "[...] Brew." Not here. Sonically speaking, this album even happened light years before "Electric Byrd." Rather than reinvent the wheel, "Mustang!" holds down the fort for straight jazz. Like a fine glass of Cabernet, the album has exquisite balance. From the fast sizzlers to the slow cookers, "Mustang" is deeply satisfying to the ears. Donald Byrd's tone and timbre is vibrant, exciting and lively. The improvisation expresses that openness and freedom found in the best jazz from the 60's. 'Dixie Lee' echoes 'Watermelon Man' as played on Hancock's "Takin' Off." The phrasing in 'On the Trail' resonates with what Miles was going for on "Kind of Blue." While "Mustang!" may call up other projects, it simultaneously sounds original. Despite its merits, this seems to be a pretty obscure release. Indeed, this album contains none of Byrd's hits like 'Rock Creek Park,' 'Walking In Rhythm' or 'Blackbyrds Theme.' So while it may never get significant recognition, this project stands as an undiscovered gem. As a jazz listener, "Mustang!" is one of those lesser-known and under-appreciated surprises that you've been looking for."
Good post-'60 BN Byrd
Bomojaz | South Central PA, USA | 05/02/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)

"By 1966 when this album was recorded, many modern jazz artists were incorporating all kinds of exotic and experimental stylings; this CD refreshingly features "mere" straight ahead hard bop blowing. It also was a time when on Blue Note the title track was often designated the "hit" side; in this case MUSTANG is a funky, soul-stirring tune just built for that designation. More intriguing are the tunes FLY LITTLE BIRD FLY, a scorcher, and ON THE TRAIL, where Byrd takes on a Miles Davis-like modal sound which is very effective. It's also instructive to compare the two versions of I'M SO EXCITED BY YOU, one recorded two years before the other and with a different personnel. Both are excellent. This is one of Donald Byrd's best post-1960 albums; only the tune DIXIE LEE, which is based on an over-simplified rock-and-rollish rhythmic pattern is less than interesting. A nice CD worth checking out."