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Charlie Byrd – Bluebyrd (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1979
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Bluebyrd is an LP by Charlie Byrd from 1979 released on the Interfusion label.
About this album
Bluebyrd presents Charlie Byrd in elegant late-period form, balancing cool jazz poise with the rhythmic ease of bossa nova. Released in 1979, the album reflects the guitarist’s long mastery of acoustic jazz phrasing, where supple tone, careful swing and understated lyricism carry the music. Byrd became one of the key figures in popularising bossa nova in North America, and this set draws on that affinity while still sounding firmly rooted in jazz tradition. Familiar standards and Brazilian material sit naturally together, reinforcing his gift for making intricate guitar work feel effortless and direct.
Genre: Jazz
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Artist: Charlie ByrdLabel: Interfusion – L37257Format: LP, AlbumUnits: 1Country: AustraliaReleased: 1979Genre: JazzStyle: Bossa Nova, Cool Jazz
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A1 It Don'T Mean A Thing (If It Ain'T Got That Swing)
A2 Vou Vivendo
A3 Nice Work If You Can Get It
A4 Jitterbug Waltz
A5 Soft Lights And Sweet Music
B1 I Ain'T Got Nothin' But The Blues
B2 This Can'T Be Love
B3 Carinhoso
B4 Mama, I'Ll Be Home Someday
B5 Isn'T It A Lovely Day
B6 Saturday Night Fish Fry