Richard John Hyde (July 4, 1936 – July 15, 2019), sometimes credited as Slyde Hyde, was an American trombonist who played several brass and woodwind instruments. He was a member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) Hall of Fame. He worked as a session musician and sideman for Count Basie, Herbie Hancock, Frank Sinatra, Jaco Pastorius, Steely Dan, Earth, Wind & Fire, The Beach Boys, Tom Waits, Supertramp, Temptations, Boz Scaggs, Ringo Starr, Carole King, Madonna, and Donna Summer.
Life and career Richard John Hyde was born in Lansing, the capital of the U.S. state of Michigan, on 4 July, 1936. He began his trombone studies in fourth grade when he was living in Bluffton, Indiana and later in Los Angeles, California. He lived (in 2013) with his wife Yolanda (Yolee) of 42 years in Hawi, Hawaii. Hyde continued his studies first at the Los Angeles City College and then at the Navy School of Music, which at the time was located at the Naval Receiving Station of Anacostia, on the Anacostia River in Maryland. He served and toured with the United States Navy Band, based at the historic Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C., where he met saxophonist Jay Migliori, who helped him to take the first steps towards his professional career.
Hyde made his recording debut on the 1960 big band vocal album, Two Much!, with Ann Richards singing backed by Stan Kenton and his Orchestra. Since then he has toured and recorded hundreds of albums with rock, pop, and jazz artists, including Ralph Marterie, Count Basie, Woody Herman, Harry James (1960–1961), Roger Wagner Orchestra and Chorale (1966), Carole King (1973), Jaco Pastorius (1982–1983), Frank Sinatra (1987–1989). He has recorded with jazz big bands and artists such as Henry Mancini, Bill Conti, Allyn Ferguson, Johnny Mandel, Freddie Hubbard, Herbie Hancock, Thelma Houston, Cannonball Adderley, Tom Scott, folk artists like Rita Coolidge and Kris Kristofferson, and popular music acts such as Neil Diamond, Donna Summer, The Pointer Sisters, The Beach Boys, Helen Reddy, Earth, Wind & Fire, Steely Dan, Supertramp, Madonna among many others.
Recipient of four NARAS MVP awards in 1974, 1984, 1986, and 1988 respectively, and MVP Emeritus, his style is strongly influenced by American trombonists J. J. Johnson and Carl Fontana.
Hyde died on July 15, 2019, at the age of 83.
Awards Hyde was a four-time NARAS (National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, also known as The Recording Academy) MVP (Most Valuable Player) winner and MVP Emeritus in the NARAS Hall of Fame. He won the award for Best Trombone Player in 1974, for Best Tuba Player in 1984, for Best Bass Trombone Player in 1986, and for Best Double Brassist Player in 1988.
Discography
Studio albums YearAlbumArtistGenreLabelCreditRef.Two Much!Jazz, popCapitolTromboneSugarJazz, rock, popRepriseTromboneYellow UndergroundRockTowerTrombone, tubaFeelin' Groovy Reissued in 2011 with bonus tracksHarpers BizarreRock, popWarner Bros. (1967), Now Sounds (2011)TromboneSong CyclePop, rockWarner Bros.WoodwindMason WilliamsRockWarner Bros.TromboneFusedJazz, rock, funk, soul, folk, world, countryWarner Bros.TromboneJazzCommandTromboneInside BugsyPop, rockDotTromboneCollision in BlackFunk, soul, jazzBlue NoteTromboneEarth RotJazz, rockCapitolTromboneTap Root ManuscriptRockUniTromboneBlues, folk, world, country, rockA&MTromboneBlood, Chet and TearsJazzVerveTromboneReflections in a Mud PuddleFolk, world, countryUnited ArtistsTromboneMusic from the TV Series: The Mancini GenerationJazz, soundtrackHornJazz, funk, soulDeccaTromboneLast of the Brooklyn CowboysFolk, rockRepriseHorn on "Gypsy Davy"Los CochinosCheech & ChongComedy, rockOdeHornPhewFunk, soul, rockWarner Bros.TromboneSeedsFolk, world, country, rockMyrrh GoldTromboneHis California AlbumBlues, funk, soulDunhillHornLiving Together, Growing TogetherFunk, soulBellTromboneFantasyJazz, pop, rockOdeTromboneSpooky Lady's SideshowCountry, rockMonumentTrombone, tubaWrap Around JoyFolk, world, country, popOdeHornFolk, world, countryABCHornEstate of MindFunk, soulHaven, CapitolHornHigh EnergyJazzColumbiaTrombone on "Crisis"Life MachineFolk, world, country, rockA&MHorn on "Life Machine", "Good Lookin' Child", and "Pet Parade"Heavy AxeFunk, soul, jazz, rockFantasyTrombonePratt-McClainPratt & McClainRockDunhillTrombonePray for the LionFunk, soulWarner Bros.Horn, tromboneI'll Play for YouSeals and CroftsPop, rockWarner Bros.TromboneMan-ChildJazz, funkColumbiaTuba, tromboneI've Got the Music in MeJazzSheffield LabTrombone, flutePop, rockHaven, CapitolHornHome PlateBlues, folk, world, countryWarner Bros.Trombone, trumpet, hornSeriously DeepElectronic, jazzPolydorTromboneBig Man: The Legend of John Henry 2 × LPFunk, soul, jazz, soundtrackFantasyTromboneNew York ConnectionJazzOdeTrombone, trumpetSilk DegreesRockColumbiaHornThe Royal ScamRock, JazzABCTromboneWhite on WhiteRockCapitolHornTom Thumb the DreamerRock, popFantasyTromboneHelp Is on the WayFunk, soul, jazz, popAristaHorn on "So's My Old Man"Rollin' DiceFunk, soulBuddahHorn, tromboneCarmel by the SeaJazz, funkMontereyTromboneForever TaurusFusion, jazz, funkMilestoneTromboneRockAsylumHorn on "Daddy's Tune"AjaJazz rockTromboneMirriamBlues, folk, world, countryCapitolTromboneRomantic JourneyFunk, soulTeldecTromboneRare Gems OdysseyRare Gems OdysseyFunk, soulCasablancaTromboneFunk in a Mason JarJazz, funk, soulAristaTromboneFinger PaintingsJazz, funk, soulBlue NoteHornFor the Cos of JazzFirst Cosins Jazz EnsembleFunk, soul, jazzCapitolTromboneFolk, world, countryNautilusHorn, woodwindRhapsody in BlueElectronic, funk, soul, jazzPrivate StockTromboneThere's Music in the AirJazz, funk, soulA&MHornI'm Glad You're Here with Me TonightRockCBSReedL.A.Expressロサンゼルス通信 & 野口五郎Funk, soul, jazzPolydorTromboneFrankie Valli... Is the WordRock, funk, soul, popWarner Bros., CurbTromboneForever YoursFunk, soulCasablancaTromboneLiving Room SuiteRockElektraTromboneDon't Cry Out LoudFunk, soul, popAristaTrombone on "Bad Weather"Pop, rockAriolaTromboneStraight to the BankFunk, soulPrestigeTromboneCheryl LynnFunk, soulColumbiaTromboneWhat Have You Done for Love?Funk, soul, jazz, popLondonTromboneTrying to Get to YouTan TanJazz, rockInvitationTrombonePopLightTromboneJerry CorbettaFunk, soul, rockWarner Bros.HornDane DonohueRockColumbiaTromboneBreakfast in AmericaSupertrampRockA&MTuba, tromboneBad GirlsElectronic, funk, soulCasablancaTromboneDisco FeverFunk, soulCasablancaTromboneJ. Michael ReedElectronic, Funk, soulCasablancaTrombone, trumpetDancin' Is Makin' LoveFunk, soul, jazzA&MTromboneMoonlight MadnessFunk, soulCasablancaTromboneDisco DerbyRhythm HeritageFunk, soulMCATromboneDance ForeverFunk, soul, popCapitolTromboneJazzCBSTromboneHappy PeopleFunk, soul, jazzPablo TodayTromboneMaking a Name for MyselfFolk, world, country20th Century FoxTromboneGreg SmahaFunk, soulRCATrombone, trumpetDiscosymphonyElectronic, funk, soul, popNew York InternationalTromboneWords and Music Remastered in 2011Alessi BrothersPop, rockA&MTromboneSeptember MornPop, rockCBSHorn on "Stagger Lee"Keepin' the Summer AliveRockCaribouTromboneMarchin'Electronic, jazz, rockMCATromboneEmotionFunk, soulMCATromboneCatherine McKinnonJazz, popIntercanTromboneAmy HollandRock, popCapitolTromboneBaby'OLatin, funk, soulBaby'O Music EnterprisesTromboneNielsen/PearsonNielsen/PearsonRockCapitolHornPriorityRockTromboneSwingSwingJazzPlanetTromboneBobby KingFunk, soulWarner Bros.TromboneRaise!Earth, Wind & FireFunk, soulARC, ColumbiaTromboneSo Excited!Electronic, hip hop, rock, funk, soul, popPlanetTrombone on "All of You" and "I Feel for You"DesireJazzElektra MusicianTromboneLet Me Know YouFunk, soulEpicTrombone on "You Are the One for Me", "The Force of Love", and "New York City"Patty WeaverRock, popWarner Bros.TromboneHead to ToeFunk, soul, popMCATromboneDirect HitFunk, soulLibertyTromboneShe Works Hard for the MoneyElectronic, popCasablancaHornSwordfishtrombonesJazz, rockIslandTrombone on "In the Neighborhood"VictoryFunk, soulWarner Bros.Horn on "Just Call My Name", "Don't Think Too Long", "I'm Sick and Tired", and "I'd Rather Be Loving You"TargetJazzAtlanticTrombone, trumpetFriendsJazzWarner Bros.TromboneBreak Out Reissued in 1984 with a different track listing, and in 2011 in a 2 × CD deluxe remastered and expanded edition.Electronic, funk, soul, hip hopPlanet (1983 and 1984), Big Break (2011)Trombone on "I'm So Excited" (1984 album, and 7″ and 12″ single remix versions)1100 Bel Air PlacePopColumbiaTromboneGood Times!Jazz, popBig BlondeContrabass, cornet, trombone on "I'm Nobody's Baby but Mine"CockerRockCapitol, Bertelsmann ClubHorn on "You Can Leave Your Hat On"Come Share My LoveFunk, soul, popAtlanticHorn on "I Can't Wait (To See You Alone)"Flamingo Orkestra featuring Cynthia ManleyFlamingo Orkestra featuring Cynthia ManleyElectronic, funk, soulVossHornLike a PrayerElectronicSireBrassPornograffittiRockA&MTrombone on "Li'l Jack Horny"Cuban Fire! 1991 CD release; tracks 8 to 12 recorded during the 'Mellophonium' sessions at Capitol Tower Studios, Los Angeles on September 19–21, 1960JazzCapitolTrombone on tracks 8 to 12Pure SchuurJazz, popGRPTrombone on "Deed I Do"In TributeJazzGRPTromboneDuetsJazzCapitolTromboneRequiem: The HolocaustElectronic, jazzLibertyTrombone on "Dies Irae" / "Gas Chambers"1994 CD reissueRockRhinoHorn on "Ladies Aid Society"TimepiecePopAtlanticTromboneMy Road Our Road 1995 CD reissueJazzAvenueHorn on "Our Road"In a Metal Mood: No More Mr. Nice GuyJazzHip-OTromboneSunrise 1998 remastered reissueJazz, funk, soulOriginal Jazz Classics, PabloTromboneVic MaloFunk, soulMataeleTrombone
Live albums YearAlbumArtistGenreLabelCreditRef.Live and More Universal Amphitheatre, 1978Funk, soulCasablancaTromboneIn Concert Pavillon de Paris, 1 and 2 December 1978CerroneElectronic, funk, soulMalligatorTrombone
Compilation albums YearAlbumArtistGenreLabelCreditRef.Greatest Science Fiction Hits IIElectronic, funk, soul, jazz, rockFestival, GNP CrescendoTrombone2 × LPElectronic, funk, soul, jazz, rockDisques VogueTromboneThe Hit YearsPop, soundtrackRhinoHorn2 × CDJazzPolyGramTromboneIn My Lifetime 3 × CDRock, popColumbiaTromboneLovergirl: The Teena Marie StoryFunk, soulEpic, LegacyTromboneGreatest HitsRockEMI ElectrolaTrombone on "You Can Leave Your Hat On"Jazz, funk, soulFantasyTromboneUltimate CollectionRockHip-O, A&MHorn on "You Can Leave Your Hat On"Most Wanted 1968–1979Jazz, funk, soulBoutiqueTrombone on "Dirty Harry"Gold 2 × CDElectronic, popHip-OBrass, hornMagic Hollow 4 × CD box setRockRhinoTrombone on "Painter of Women", "It Won't Get Better", and "Triangle"Milestones: Jazz Classics in a Funky VibeElectronic, jazzBHMTrombone on "Minority"Frankie Valli Is the Word / Heaven Above Me a albums collectors' edition. Hyde appears on tracks 1–10: Frankie Valli Is the Word, originally released in 1978.Rock, pop, soundtrackCollectors' Choice MusicTromboneEt Voilà ! Complete discography 22 × CD and 4 × DVD-V box set 1500 copies limited edition, reissued in 2010. Hyde appears on L'Olympia 1985 (CD 12).PopWarner Music FranceTrombone on "Minority"
Soundtracks YearAlbumArtistGenreLabelCreditRef.One from the HeartJazz, rock, soundtrackWarner Bros.Trombone on "Circus Girl"The Thief Who Came to Dinner (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)Jazz, folk, world, country, soundtrackFilm Score MonthlyTrombone
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