Audiophile vinyl re-issue of this truly landmark Jazz album originally from 1963. Mastered from the original analog tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearant Audio pressed on 180 ghram vinyl. Featuring musicians Donald Byrd, Hank Mobley, Donald Best, Kenny Burrell, Herbie Hancock, Butch Warren and Lex Humphries. Jazz trumpet legend Donald Byrd has one of those seemingly endless discography that takes in solo and group albums and is full of treasure that is well worth exploring no matter your particularly stylistic penchant. 1963's A New Perspective is a landmark album that brings gospel and soul elements into his usual jazz sound. It features a stellar lineup including Herbie Hancock and Hank Mobley and the centerpiece is the iconic 'Cristo Redentor,' a soulful composition that showcases Byrd's lyrical trumpet playing. With its fusion of genres, the album broke new ground and paved the way for future jazz explorations that Pitchfork have said is one of the best albums of the 1960s. Byrd's innovative approach and the ensemble's tight chemistry make that so.
- A1 Elijah
- A2 Beast Of Burden
- B1 Cristo Redentor
- B2 The Black Disciple
- B3 Chant
