Blue Note legends likeGrant Green,Horace Silver, andJimmy Smithoften looked to the church for musical inspiration, but trumpeterDonald ByrdpresentedA New Perspectivewith his magnificent 1963 album for band and voices which wove the essence of spirituals into modern jazz. In collaboration with composer and arrangerDuke Pearson,Byrdassembled an ensemble with tenor saxophonist Hank Mobley, pianistHerbie Hancock, guitaristKenny Burrell, vibraphonistDonald Best, bassistButch Warren, drummerLex Humphries, and a choir under the direction ofColeridge Perkinson. The result was one of Byrds most popular albums, an uplifting and deeply soulful hybrid that delivers many memorable highlights including Byrds spirited opener Elijah and Pearsons stirring compositions Cristo Redentor and Chant.

This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is stereo, all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.

Tracklist:

A1: Elijah
A2: Beast Of Burden

B1: Cristo Redentor
B2: The Black Discipline
B3: Chant