Royal Flush

About Royal Flush

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.

Overview

Royal Flush is an album by American trumpeter Donald Byrd featuring Byrd with Pepper Adams, Herbie Hancock, Butch Warren, and Billy Higgins recorded in 1961 and released on the Blue Note label as BLP 4101. The album is notable for being pianist Herbie Hancock's first Blue Note session to be released. Reception The Allmusic review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine awarded the album 3 stars and stated "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". Track listing All compositions by Donald Byrd except as indicated "Hush" - 6:24 "I'm a Fool to Want You" (Joel Herron, Frank Sinatra, Jack Wolf) - 6:15 "Jorgie's" - 8:07 "Shangri-La" - 6:37 "6M's" - 6:30 "Requiem" (Hancock) - 7:07

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