Joe Byrd

Joe Byrd / Howard Alden: Duets

by Mike Neely
August 30, 2007

Duets is a notable release that pushes an often overly modest bassist into the solo limelight, and also features a widely admired guitarist in one of his better performances. Joe Byrd has always been known for his mastery of the supportive aspects of playing the bass, especially his precise sense of time, and his solid bluesy sound, but rarely has his solo work been so prominently featured. Not surprisingly, he carries over his jazz savvy as an accompanist into his ...