DONALD BYRD - CHANT (BLUE NOTE SERIES)

1. I'm An Old Cowhand
2. You're Next
3. Chant
4. That's All
5. Great God
6. Sophisticated Lady

Recorded in 1961 but not released until 1979, the varied Chant is a fine representation of top trumpeter Donald Byrd's style and of the partnership of five years that he shared with baritone saxophonist Pepper Adams. Throughout these performances, Byrd's work is especially lyrical. On "I'm An Old Cowhand" and "That's All," he builds whole choruses around the melody in theme and variation style.