Royal Flush is an album by American jazz trumpeter Donald Byrd recorded on September 21, 1961 and released on Blue Note the following year. Byrd's quintet features saxophonist Pepper Adams and rhythm section Herbie Hancock, Butch Warren and Billy Higgins.Donald Byrd discography accessed August 31, 2010
Background The album is Herbie Hancock's first Blue Note session to be released.
Reception The AllMusic review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine states, "For the most part, the quintet plays a set of vital hard bop... But what's really interesting is when they begin pushing the boundaries."Erlewine, S. T. [ Allmusic Review] accessed August 31, 2010
Track listing All compositions by Donald Byrd except as indicated
Side 1 "Hush" – 6:24 "I'm a Fool to Want You" (Joel Herron, Frank Sinatra, Jack Wolf) – 6:15 "Jorgie's" – 8:07
Side 2 "Shangri-La" – 6:37 "6M's" – 6:30 "Requiem" (Hancock) – 7:07
Personnel
Musicians Donald Byrd – trumpet Pepper Adams – baritone saxophone (except "I'm a Fool to Want You") Herbie Hancock – piano Butch Warren – bass Billy Higgins – drums
Technical personnel
Alfred Lion – producer Rudy Van Gelder – recording engineer Reid Miles – design Francis Wolff – photography Leonard Feather – liner notes
Charts + Chart performance for Royal Flush Chart (2026) Peakposition Greek Albums (IFPI) 39
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