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Don’s glorious solo from the live "Americans In Europe" recording: transcription, analysis, and a clip!
Here's what Sonny Stitt said about him:
If you don't know his playing, check out the clip on my blog -- that ought to get your attention!
It's here: Harder Bop.
Here's what Sonny Stitt said about him:
"Years ago the game was vicious, cutthroat. Can you imagine Lester Young, Coleman Hawkins, Chu Berry, Don Byas, and Ben Webster on the same little jam session? And guess who won the fight? That's what it was -- a saxophone duel. Don Byas walked off with everything."
If you don't know his playing, check out the clip on my blog -- that ought to get your attention!
It's here: Harder Bop.