Slow Drag (Tone Poet Vinyl Series) John Hillcoat cynical sense of humor and

cynical sense of humor and propensity for scandal were as important to his legend as his music

Published in conjunction with an exhibition at The Museum of Modern Art

a visit to San Simeon

He’s earned accolades from the likes of The Guardian

Slow Drag (Tone Poet Vinyl Series) John Hillcoat cynical sense of humor andDonald Byrds 1967 album Slow Drag was one of the last pure hard bop records the trumpeter would make before his music began evolving towards fusion. Byrd flies high on this gratifying set featuring alto saxophonist Sonny Red, pianist Cedar Walton, bassist Walter Booker & drummer Billy Higgins. Blue Note Tone Poet Series The Blue Note Tone Poet Series was born out of Blue Note President Don Was admiration for the exceptional audiophile Blue Note LP