Editorial Reviews:
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Byrd In Hand, recorded in 1959, brings aboard twin saxophones; Charlie Rouse on tenor and baritone master Pepper Adams, who would continue to appear on Byrd's records for years to come. Rouse, bassist Sam Jones and drummer Art Taylor had played with Monk and were a brilliant, collective choice. Completing the sextet is pianist Walter Davis, Jr., who contributes two masterful songs of his own, Bronze Dance and Clarion Calls. Their inventive take on the standard Witchcraft is a highlight not to be missed. This release was mastered and cut on Classic's all tube mono cutting system from tape head to cutter head allowing the listener to hear the music as Rudy Van Gelder mixed and intended it to be heard - in pure mono.
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