Jazz Funk Collection (CD)

Three CDs. Donald Byrd & The Blackbyrds' The Jazz Funk Collection is the first time you have been able to acquire a collection of tracks by these artists on a CD package. All tracks on The Jazz Funk Collection are either written, produced or performed by Donald Byrd; the collection starts in 1973 around the start of the jazz funk era. Our package kicks off with 'Lansana's Priestess' from the 1973 album Street Lady nearly eight minutes of pure jazz funk produced by the legendary Mizell Brothers. Followed by a slew of classic Donald Byrd tracks such as 'Black Byrd', 'Loves So Far Away' and 'Flight Time' to name but a few. During the sixties Donald was now teaching Jazz at several Universities including Howard University, this is where he met a few students to start a band with, and the Blackbyrds were formed. The Blackbyrds went on to have a great deal of success and our package kicks off with the 'Blackbyrds Theme', but the big success they were to have was with 'Walking In Rhythm' which was produced by Donald. Donald Byrd was also now making his mark on the R&B chart with 'Change (Makes You Want To Hustle)' and 'Dominoes' and we have also included the version he recorded for the Blue Note Live at The Roxy album, that was to become the underground club classic. The Blackbyrds were to record seven albums for Fantasy Records with Donald involved in the bulk of them either as a producer or as a writer. In 1978 Donald Byrd moved label to Elektra, and recorded four albums with them, three with the backing Band 125th Street N. Y. C. we have included the funkiest tracks from those four albums.

Track List

1. Lansana's Priestess – Donald Byrd
2. Black Byrd - Donald Byrd
3. Love’s So Far Away – Donald Byrd
4. Witch Hunt - Donald Byrd
5. Flight-Time - Donald Byrd
6. Blackbyrds' Theme – The Blackbyrds
7. Do It Fluid - The Blackbyrds
8. Walking In Rhythm – The Blackbyrds
9. Dominoes - Donald Byrd
10. Rock Creek Park - The Blackbyrds
11. Change (Makes You Want To Hustle) - Donald Byrd
12. Happy Music - The Blackbyrds
13. Stepping Into Tomorrow - Donald Byrd
14. Wind Parade - Donald Byrd
15. Flying High - The Blackbyrds
16. Hash And Eggs - The Blackbyrds
17. Think Twice - Donald Byrd
18. Featuring Kay Haith
19. Cornbread - The Blackbyrds
20. (Fallin' Like) Dominoes (Live At The Roxy) - Donald Byrd
21. Science Funktion - Donald Byrd
22. Time Is Movin' - The Blackbyrds
23. Dance Band - Donald Byrd
24. Dancing In The Street - Donald Byrd
25. Party Land - The Blackbyrds
26. Onward 'Til Morning - Donald Byrd
27. Supernatural Feeling – The Blackbyrds
28. Street Games - The Blackbyrds
29. Lookin' Ahead - The Blackbyrds
30. Thank You For Funking Up
31. My Life – Donald Byrd
32. Have You Heard The News – Donald Byrd
33. Giving It Up – Donald Byrd
34. Pretty Baby – Donald Byrd
35. I Love You – Donald Byrd
36. Love Has Come Around – Donald Byrd
37. I Feel Like Loving You Today – Donald Byrd
38. I Love Your Love – Donald Byrd
39. Sexy Dancer (Original 12” Version) – Donald Byrd
40. Star Trippin’ (Original 12” Version) – Donald Byrd
41. Gut Level - The Blackbyrds