NEW LP
New sealed copy. 2021 Blue Note Classic Series remastered reissue on 180 gram vinyl. Remastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearant Audio. Pressed in Germany by Optimal Media.
Originally released in 1975 on Blue Note, Places and Spaces stands as one of Donald Byrd’s most iconic and influential records—melding jazz, funk, and soul into a sleek, groove-heavy masterpiece. Produced by the Mizell Brothers, the album captures Byrd at a creative peak, blending cinematic arrangements with tight rhythm sections, lush strings, and layered horn charts.
Tracks like “Dominoes,” “Wind Parade,” and “Change (Makes You Want to Hustle)” helped define the jazz-funk sound of the mid-70s, drawing from the era’s growing love of disco, yet still rooted in Byrd’s unmistakable melodic phrasing. With its rubbery basslines, smooth electric keys, and confident flow, Places and Spaces remains a touchstone for crate diggers, producers, and jazz-funk heads alike. Essential listening from the Blue Note electric years.
TRACKLIST:
A1 Change (Makes You Want To Hustle)
A2 Wind Parade
A3 Dominoes
B1 Places And Spaces
B2 You And Music
B3 Night Whistler
B4 Just My Imagination
