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View Full Version : Charlie Byrd LP pbda 11-10-2006, 09:51 PM Listened today to a new (to me) LP: The Guitar Artistry of Charlie Byrd. I've been a fan of Byrd since I was a kid, so I picked up this Analogue Productions reissue (of the original 1960 LP) on the used LP market. Not only is it a great performance by Byrd and his sidemen, but the quality of the recording is just phenomenal. Highly recommended. mhardy6647 11-10-2006, 10:36 PM He was awfully prolific, and an awfully good guitarist. Some of his albums would be pretty awful if it weren't for his guitar! :-) Do you have his eponymous Crystal Clear Direct to "Disk" 45rpm 12"? One of the best recorded albums I have ever heard. pbda 11-10-2006, 10:42 PM Do you have his eponymous Crystal Clear Direct to "Disk" 45rpm 12"? One of the best recorded albums I have ever heard. I don't, but it sounds like I should try to find a copy! Drybasement 11-10-2006, 11:06 PM I have a Charlie Byrd two-fer... Sugarloaf Suite (1980) Brazilville (1982) The thing is titled Charlie Byrd - Byrd & Brazil I like it. Bought it at the last AK Fest for $5 I think. Edit: Just realized I had the Bossa Nova Pelos Passaros K2 remaster as well....what a surprise... mhardy6647 11-11-2006, 11:54 AM I can probably generate a digital or analog copy of "Charlie Byrd" (for off-site archive storage, of course) if you'd like and if you're not in a hurry. It's not too hard to find, though. I got one on eBay for $8 IIRC a few years back in fine condition. pbda 11-11-2006, 02:26 PM I can probably generate a digital or analog copy of "Charlie Byrd" (for off-site archive storage, of course) if you'd like and if you're not in a hurry. It's not too hard to find, though. I got one on eBay for $8 IIRC a few years back in fine condition. mrh, you have a PM. mhardy6647 11-11-2006, 04:45 PM no problemo... RastaFish 11-13-2006, 09:28 AM If anyone is interested I have a recording I made several years ago of the Joe Byrd Quintet performing a tribute to Charlie Byrd concert. Joe is Charlie's youngest (I think) brother, he is an excellent bass player. I recorded this local performance onto DAT right off of the soundboard. The engineer gave me an aux out which enabled me to make my own custom mix for my recording. I have it transferred to 2 CD's, and it sounds pretty good. Anyways, probably of interest to Byrd fans, as well as to jazz fans in general. PM me if you want to get a copy! |