Gilles Peterson – “Donald Byrd Tribute Mix” Parts 1 & 2

Last week we talked about the passing of Donald Byrd and all the greatness he left behind, and now the legendary Gilles Peterson (who has been doing this stuff before many of today’s top DJs were even born) has put together two tribute mixes to the man – the first one devoted to his early acoustic years and the second highlighting his great later electric recordings.  Fantastic stuff and a fitting tribute indeed.  [watch a nice vid of Gilles Peterson talking about making the mix here]

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