Flying Start
by The Blackbyrds
- Type: Album
- Released: November 1974
- Label: Fantasy
- Country: United States
- Length: 38:30
- Community rating: 3.7/5 from 3 ratings
Artists on this release: Sigidi, Barney Perry, George Bohanon, Keith Killgo, Allan Barnes, Keith Barbour, Orrin Keepnews, Joe Hall, Bruce Fisher, Bobby Bryant, Oscar Brashear, Ernie Watts, Perk Jacobs, Alexander Thomas, Jackie Kelso
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Propelled by the massive crossover hit 'Walking in Rhythm', the second album from Donald Byrd's proteges perfectly captures their slick, danceable blend of R&B and jazz-funk. Produced by Larry Mizell, the record balances deep, rhythmic grooves with lush orchestrations and soaring vocal harmonies.
Genres
Descriptors: rhythmic, fusion, groove-laden, funky, vocal
Tracklist
- I Need You (5:30)
- The Baby (5:17)
- Love Is Love (4:46)
- Blackbyrds' Theme (4:03)
- Walking In Rhythm (4:13)
- Future Children, Future Hopes (4:41)
- April Showers (3:49)
- Spaced Out (6:11)
Credits
- The Blackbyrds - primary artist, vocals
- Jackie Kelso - baritone saxophone
- Joe Hall - bass, written-by
- Keith Killgo - drums, vocals, written-by
- Allan Barnes - flute, tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, written-by
- Barney Perry - guitar, written-by
- Perk Jacobs - percussion
- Kevin Toney - piano [acoustic], electric piano, clavinet, synthesizer [arp string ensemble, pro soloist, odyssey], written-by