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Old 05-07-2006, 11:00 PM   #26 (permalink)
Joe DiMonte
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Originally Posted by Brekelefuw
Man, I would love to meet and take a few lessons with Donald Byrd. I love his playing. His solo on Slow Drag is one of the most laid back, expressive solos I can think of.

I know the feeling - Dr.Byrd is another "GREAT" hardbop trumpeter.
Although some "selfish and snobish" people critized him and others (Herbie Mann,Lou Donalson,that comes to mind ) for going commercial and becoming commercially successful during the 70's,I'm sure you'll agree with me that making money is an "American Way Of Life".
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