Cadre Rouge Audiophile Edition of one of most requested early Blue Note albums a sparkling set of hardbop tunes with a really souful edge. The album's one of a few that feature Byrd working with baritonist Pepper Adams a frequent partner on his best recording dates of the late 50s, of which this set is one of the best. The rest of the group includes a rhythm section of Walter Davis, Sam Jones, Art Taylor and Charlie Rouse. Compositions are a good blend of originals by Byrd and Davis, swinging with the lyrical beauty of a Horace Silver set of tracks -- and titles include "Devil Whip", "Bronze Dance", "Clarion Calls", and "The Injuns". (80s DMM pressing).

• A1 Witchcraft
• A2 Here Am I
• A3 Devil Whip
• B1 Bronze Dance
• B2 Clarion Calls
• B3 The Injuns