Kofi

by Donald Byrd

Overview

Kofi was extracted from some of last Blue Note sessions of the 1960s before Byrd's ventures into soul fusion territory. The playing here is no less than stellar, with seasoned veterans such as Ron Carter and Airto Moreira giving Byrd more than ample support to stretch out and soulfully foreshadow elements of future recordings. Lew Tabackin easily shares the spotlight with his beautiful flute passages on the title track, while Frank Foster and the rest of the supporting group complement Byrd's playing with a grace that emulates the early chemistry between the early Miles Davis groups of the early '60s. The subtle relaxed tones of this album make it truly one of the essential releases in Byrd's catalog, not only from a historical standpoint (his future collaborations with the Mizell brothers would take him to an entirely different plane of thought), but from a casual listening standpoint as well. ~ Rob Theakston

Product Details

Release Date:	10/04/2024
Label:	Blue Note Records
UPC:	0602455421494
Rank:	173516

Tracks

1. Kofi
2. Fufu
3. Perpetual Lover
4. Elmina

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Donald Byrd   Primary Artist,Trumpet
Airto Moreira   Guest Artist,Drums,Percussion
Ron Carter   Guest Artist,Bass
Duke Pearson   Guest Artist,Piano (Electric)
Lew Tabackin   Guest Artist
Frank Foster   Guest Artist,Sax (Tenor)
Wally Richardson   Guitar
Bob Cranshaw   Bass (Electric)
Mickey Roker   Drums

Technical Credits

Duke Pearson   Producer
Donald Byrd   Composer
Frank Foster   Composer
Francis Wolff   Cover Photo
Bob Belden   Release Production
Patrick Roques   Art Direction,Design
Tom Evered   Series Producer
Herb Boyd   Liner Notes
Michael Cuscuna   Series Producer