Free Form

by Donald Byrd

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Trumpeter Donald Byrd enlists a young Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter for a session that moves away from conventional hard bop. The extended compositions emphasize modal frameworks and spacious, lyrical improvisations, supported by the intricate, shifting rhythms of drummer Billy Higgins.

Genres

  • Modal Jazz

Tracklist

  1. Pentecostal Feelin'
  2. Night Flower
  3. Nai Nai
  4. French Spice
  5. Free Form
  6. Three Wishes