Stepping into Tomorrow Blue Note Classic edition

Donald Byrd

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Stepping into Tomorrow Blue Note Classic edition

Donald Byrd's 1974 fusion masterpiece Stepping into Tomorrow was a high-water mark of the legendary trumpeter's vibrant latter Blue Note years. Byrd had begun recording for Blue Note in 1958 and, over the course of his tenure, evolved from a top-notch hard-bop trumpeter into a pioneer of R&B/funk fusion, leading the label's own creative direction along a similar path. Byrd began to introduce elements of fusion to his music with his 1969 album Fancy Free and shadowed Miles Davis early-1970s moves with experimental sessions like Electric Byrd and Ethiopian Knights. When Byrd hooked up with visionary producer Larry Mizell for his landmark 1972 album Black Byrd a new sound coalesced: funky and sultry, sophisticated yet accessible, with intricate arrangements that allowed Byrd's trumpet to soar over top. A string of commercial successes followed, the third of which was Stepping into Tomorrow featuring the standout title track and "Think Twice," which would become touchstones for future hip-hop generations including artists like J Dilla, Madlib, and A Tribe Called Quest. The album featured contributions from saxophonist Gary Bartz, multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Fonce Mizell, bassist Chuck Rainey, drummer Harvey Mason & others.

Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series: Stereo, all-analog, mastered from the original master tapes at Cohearant Audio by Kevin Gray. Pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.

Media	Music VINYL LP (Vinyl)
Number of records	1
To be released	July 18, 2025
EAN/UPC	0602465816822
Label	BLUE NOTE 060246581682
Genre	Jazz
Dimensions	312 × 314 × 4 mm · 225 g