Live: Cookin' with Blue Note at Montreux (LP)

"Live: Cookin' with Blue Note at Montreux" is a 1973 live album by American trumpeter and bandleader Donald Byrd. Recorded at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, the album captures Byrd and his band at their energetic best, with a set of hard-swinging jazz tunes that showcase the musicians' virtuosity and creativity. The album features a mix of original compositions and classic jazz standards, including a standout rendition of Herbie Hancock's "Cantaloupe Island". Byrd's commanding trumpet playing is complemented by stellar performances from the rest of the band, which includes saxophonist Frank Foster and pianist Duke Pearson. "Live: Cookin' with Blue Note at Montreux" is a must-listen for fans of classic jazz and a testament to Byrd's talent as a musician and bandleader.