Don Byas Live at Montmartre

Delightful - and an exceptional recording, too

Have to admit the name was new to me, as indeed is the original record label responsible for this superb recording (Black Lion) . But what a discovery! Beautiful lyrical sax playing, with a recording that's of the very highest standard. I don't think I've ever heard a more tangible, life-like rendering of a saxophone. Combined with a splendid selection of material, I can't commend this highly enough to jazz enthusiasts.