Originally released in 1958 as Off To The Races, this album marked the Blue Note debut for Donald Byrd, by then an experienced recording artist having been recording since the age of 23. The supporting band would also go on to become stellar names in their own right, including Jackie McLean on alto saxophone, Wynton Kelly on piano, Pepper Adams on baritone sax, Sam Jones on bass and Art Taylor on drums. Containing three cover versions (two of which are acknowledged standards) and three Donald Byrd compositions, this album announced the emergence of a major new talent.
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