Donald Byrd

Donald Byrd – “Stepping Into Tomorrow” (Blue Note, 6581682) stands as a 1974/75 jazz funk milestone produced by Larry Mizell—home to “Think Twice,” a hip hop sample magnet, and sleek synth soul arrangements that defined Byrd’s electric era. The modern Blue Note Classic Vinyl campaign has reintroduced the album to a new audience with all analog mastering by Kevin Gray and 180 gram Optimal pressings, underlining how punchy and space rich this music can be on a good system. Pair it with ‘Places and Spaces’ for a perfect one two of sophisticated, melodic fusion.