Donald Byrds 1967 albumSlow Dragwas one of the last pure hard bop records the trumpeter would make before his music began evolving towards fusion. Byrd flies high on this gratifying set featuring alto saxophonist Sonny Red, pianist Cedar Walton, bassist Walter Booker & drummer Billy Higgins. This stereo Tone Poet Vinyl Edition was produced by Joe Harley, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original analog master tapes, pressed on 180g vinyl at RTI, and packaged in a deluxe gatefold tip-on jacket.

Tracklist

A1. Slow Drag
A2. Secret Love
A3. Books Bossa
B1. Jelly Roll
B2. The Loner
B3. My Ideal