Fuego is an album by American trumpeter Donald Byrd recorded in 1959 and released on the Blue Note label in 1960 as BLP 4026, featuring Byrd with Jackie McLean, Duke Pearson, Doug Watkins and Lex Humphries.[2]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Down Beat	[3]
Allmusic	[4]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz	[5]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	[6]

Fuego
Studio album by Donald Byrd
Released	July 1960[1]
Recorded	October 4, 1959 Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs
Genre	Jazz
Length	40:56
Label	Blue Note BLP 4026 BST 84026
Producer	Alfred Lion
Donald Byrd chronology
Byrd in Hand (1959) Fuego (1960) Byrd in Flight (1960)

Reception

The Allmusic review by Michael G. Nastos awarded the album 4 stars and stated "hard bop is at the core of this band, but Byrd is moving further into post-bop... as he takes a break from forceful interaction to play a more democratic role on this refined and mature album that is less brash, a prelude for his more powerful statements yet to come".[4] The Penguin Guide to Jazz praised McLean's contributions but criticized the uninteresting compositions.[5]

Track listing

All compositions by Donald Byrd

1. "Fuego" - 6:38
2. "Bup a Loup" - 4:05
3. "Funky Mama" - 10:58
4. "Low Life" - 6:02
5. "Lament" - 8:27
6. "Amen" - 4:46

Personnel

• Donald Byrd - trumpet
• Jackie McLean - alto saxophone
• Duke Pearson - piano
• Doug Watkins - bass
• Lex Humphries - drums

References