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Formed in the mid 1970s by jazz trumpeter Donald Byrd, the Blackbyrds ventured far into soul/funk territory much like the contemporaneous work of Herbie Hancock and George Duke. With groove as its guide, the Washington, D.C.-based ensemble even garnered a few minor pop hits, most notably the dance-oriented title track and the light, breezy single "Walking in Rhythm," both of which are featured on this well-compiled collection.
Compiled from their half dozen top-selling albums, "Happy Music" is full of the most danceable, party-hearty, spirited grooves found anywhere. For the club, the car, the crib, or wherever, it is truly sophisticated music with a truly contemporary feel. This is mainly due to the fact that these cats could really play, everything from Jazz-Fusion to straight Funk to Soul to Smooth Jazz to Urban Adult Contemporary to Pop. They were as effervescent, energetic, and tight as any band out there. Happy Music is a 14 track career spanning overview of the two-time Grammy Nominated jazz supergroup and includes the never before released bonus track “Feel Like A Kid”. The Blackbyrds (formed in 1974, disbanded 1980) were the creation of one Dr. Donald Byrd, noted Jazz trumpeter in the Blue Note Records stable for many years and a distinguished protege of Clifford Brown.
Liner Note Author: Don Mizell.
Photographer: Tony Lane.
The Blackbyrds: Orville Saunders (guitars); Allan Barnes (saxophone, wind); Joe Hall III (bass instrument); Keith Killgo (drums); Kevin Toney.
Personnel: Orville Saunders, Barney Perry (guitar); Stephen Kirk "Jelly Roll" Johnson, Allan Curtis Barnes (saxophone); Kevin Toney (keyboards); Keith Killgo (drums); Perk Jacobs (percussion).
Additional personnel: Barney Perry (guitars); Stephen Johnson (saxophone, wind); Perk Jacobs (percussion).
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