Personnel:

Donald Byrd (tp), Pepper Adams (bs), Herbie Hancock (p), Laymon Jackson (b), Jimmy Cobb (d)

Perhaps because they had been working together with some degree of regularity since late in 1960, this turned out to be one of the most successful collaborations between Donald Byrd and Pepper Adams. Long-time friends and record-date mates, the two made a strong front line. While they are musically compatible, there are enough differences in their conceptions to give the group the necessary ingredient of contrast. The rhythm section featured for this particular recording the effective drumming of Jimmy Cobb -a Miles Davis regular- along with bassist Laymon Jackson, and a young Herbie Hancock on his first recording date. These three men gave the session at hand the solid, cohesive feeling that makes them so memorable.

TRACKLIST:

01. Byrd House (Donald Byrd) 10:50

02. Mr. Lucky Theme (Henry Mancini) 8:07

03. Day Dreams (Ellintong-Strayhorn) 5:07

04. I'm An Old Cowhand (Johnny Mercer) 9:42

05. Curro's (Donald Byrd) 11:50

06. It's a Beautiful Evening (Wayne-Rasch) 5:20

07. Out Of This World (Arlen-Mercer) 9:38

Originally issued as Warwick LP W 2041

Personnel:

Donald Byrd (trumpet), Papper Adams (baritone sax), Herbie Hancock (piano), Laymon Jackson (bass), and Jimmy Cobb (drums). Guest: Teddy Charles (vibes, only on #6).

Recorded in New York City, on March 2, 1961

Original session supervised by Teddy Charles

Cover design: Blaise Studio

Photography: Jason Rose

Produced for CD release by Jordi Pujol