Byrd, Donald
Chant
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

Sealed 2019 180gm Blue Note Tone Poet reissue. Heavy duty jacket, custom hype sticker on outer baggie. Mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio and pressed at RTI. Chant is a critically acclaimed jazz album made by Donald Byrd, a renowned American trumpeter and bandleader. The album was released in 1961 and marked a significant milestone in the development of hard bop jazz music. The record features a unique blend of jazz, gospel, and R&B influences, with some of the most prolific jazz musicians of the time contributing to the album's sound.

Chant is notable for its use of African and Middle Eastern percussive instruments, which created a distinct and innovative sound that set it apart from other jazz albums of the era. The album's standout tracks include "Chant," "I'm an Old Cowhand" and "That's All," which showcase Byrd's masterful trumpet playing and the exceptional talent of his supporting musicians. Chant is a must-listen for any jazz enthusiast, and its influence on jazz music can still be heard today.