Jazz Eyes is an album by saxophonist John Jenkins and trumpeter Donald Byrd recorded in 1957 and released on Regent Records (a subsidiary of Savoy Records). Savoy issued it again later with the alternate title Star Eyes.Donald Byrd discography accessed June 8, 2015
Reception
Brandon Burke of Allmusic reviewed the album observing: "In keeping with much of Regent and Savoy's output at the time, all four tunes are based upon very relaxed, mid-tempo bop heads. As compositions, they aren't entirely memorable, but that shouldn't take anything away from the sublime groove maintained throughout the LP. Recommended".Burke, B. Allmusic Review, February 1, 2013
Track listing All compositions by John Jenkins except where noted "Star Eyes" (Gene de Paul, Don Raye) - 10:00 "Orpheus" - 8:20 "Honeylike" - 9:15 "Rockaway" - 10:00
Personnel John Jenkins - alto saxophone Donald Byrd - trumpet Curtis Fuller - trombone Tommy Flanagan - piano Doug Watkins - bass Art Taylor - drums
Production Ozzie Cadena - producer Rudy Van Gelder - engineer
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