• Remastered from the original Mono Master Tapes
• Strictly limited edition of 4000 copies
• Cut by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Mastering
• 180-gram vinyl pressed by Optimal in Germany
• Deluxe high-gloss flipback album jacket
• Double insert using an original photo by JP Leloir
• Each record has been visually checked to prevent defects

A never-before-released Donald Byrd & Bobby Jaspar 1958 studio recordings. First official release with the full permission and cooperation INA (Institut National de l’Audiovisuel).

In July 1958, Donald Byrd made a lengthy visit to Europe, not returning Stateside until December. He fronted a fine quintet that gave concert appearances at festivals held in many countries, Knokke-le-Zoute (Belgium), Cannes (France), Sweden, Norway, Germany – and an engagement at the Paris jazz club “Au Chat Qui Pêche”, a few days after their concert at the Olympia. The group felt very comfortable at the club on rue de la Huchette, and it soon became a second home for them. In November and December 1958, Donald Byrd and his men were invited by the French Radio to make some recording sessions. Sam Records is proud to present this previously unreleased studio session recorded for the French Radio Television Show ‘Jazz aux Champs-Elysées’.

Recorded in Paris, November & December, 1958.

• Donald Byrd (Trumpet)
• Bobby Jaspar (Flute/Tenor saxophone)
• Walter Davis Jr./Jacques Diéval* (Piano)
• Doug Watkins/Jacques Hess* (Bass)
• Art Taylor/Daniel Humair* (Drums)