DON BYRON-DO THE BOOMERANG

[jazzkrow]

I am not usually a big Don Byron fan, but I am a big fan of Junior Walker. I heard an interview with Byron tonight on Fresh Air on PBS radio. Terri Gross did a nice job interviewing Byron and they played snippets from the new Junior Walker Cd that Byron has out on Blue Note. It sounded quite good-greasy and authentic.

AMG just gave it a rave review.

Anybody have it yet?

Opinions?

Edited November 2, 2006 by jazzkrow

[Bluesman]

I've only heard it being played in local jazz outlet, but I agree it sounds really good. Byron lacks the raunchy sound of Walker but the backing band is terrific. I'm going to get this.

Could not be more different from my only other Byron CD, Tuskegee Experiments.

[ornette]

I've only heard it being played in local jazz outlet, but I agree it sounds really good. Byron lacks the raunchy sound of Walker but the backing band is terrific.

I agree. I've got it. Great sound.

Edited November 3, 2006 by ornette

[Tjazz]

Like alot Byron CDs, some stuff is good and some tracks are way out there.

[clifford_thornton]

I've found much of Byron's previous music (at least that which I've heard) to be rather quaint. My roommate went to see him do the Junior Walker thing here in Austin, and she said it was fantastic. I may have to check this out.

[Kalo]

While I admire Byron's ambition and talent, the phrase "eclectic to a fault" comes to mind...

[clifford_thornton]

While I admire Byron's ambition and talent, the phrase "eclectic to a fault" comes to mind...

Thanks, you put it perfectly.