Fuego is an album by American jazz trumpeter Donald Byrd recorded on October 4, 1959 and released on Blue Note the following year. Byrd's quintet features saxophonist Jackie McLean and rhythm section Duke Pearson, Doug Watkins and Lex Humphries.Donald Byrd discography accessed August 31, 2010
Reception The AllMusic review by Michael G. Nastos states, "hard bop is at the core of this band, but Byrd is moving further into post-bop... as he takes a break from forceful interaction to play a more democratic role on this refined and mature album that is less brash, a prelude for his more powerful statements yet to come."Nastos, M. G. [ Allmusic Review] accessed August 31, 2010
The Penguin Guide to Jazz praised McLean's contributions but criticized the uninteresting compositions.
Track listing All compositions by Donald Byrd
Side 1 "Fuego" – 6:38 "Bup a Loup" – 4:05 "Funky Mama" – 10:58
Side 2 "Low Life" – 6:02 "Lament" – 8:27 "Amen" – 4:46
Personnel
Musicians Donald Byrd – pocket trumpet Jackie McLean – alto saxophone Duke Pearson – piano Doug Watkins – bass Lex Humphries – drums
Technical personnel
Alfred Lion – producer Rudy Van Gelder – recording engineer, mastering Reid Miles – design Francis Wolff – photography Leonard Feather – technical personnel
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