Free Form

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  1961

  James

  Byrd pushes beyond traditional hard bop here, embracing more adventurous harmonic and rhythmic ideas. Wayne Shorter's compositions provide much of the album's forward-looking character. The music remains accessible while hinting at the post-bop revolution that would soon reshape jazz. Byrd's trumpet playing is both powerful and intellectually curious. The ensemble sounds eager to explore new territory. It's one of the most underrated Blue Note albums of the period.