Donald & Herbie Hancock Byrd

Royal Flush Donald & Herbie Hancock Byrd

"Byrd soars like a flaming falcon on this release. Dipping, spiraling, diving, gracefully gliding, he turns in a memorable performance. He has a keen lyrical ability, which he fuses with a propensity for boiling pyrotechnics. The resulting alloy is one of the most satisfying brasses in modern jazz. Adams' acidic baritone etches solos marked by hardness and sharp, angular beauty." (Don DeMicheal)

"Throughout the date, Byrd and Adams are typically impressive, alternating between punchy, hard

hitting, and graceful solos, but Hancock is just as good, signaling early on in his career his deep,

unique talent." (Thomas Erlewine, AllMusic)"