Record - VG+

Cover - G+

Royal Flush is widely regarded as one of the standout hard-bop recordings in Donald Byrd’s distinguished Blue Note catalogue. Recorded in 1961, the album features an exceptional lineup that includes Donald Byrd on trumpet, Pepper Adams on baritone saxophone, Butch Warren on bass, Billy Higgins on drums, and a young Herbie Hancock making one of his earliest appearances on a major jazz recording.

The session captures Byrd at a creative peak, balancing sophisticated compositions with accessible melodies and powerful improvisation. For many collectors, the album is especially significant because it documents the emerging talent of Herbie Hancock shortly before his own legendary Blue Note career began.

This is classic early-1960s Blue Note hard bop: energetic, intelligent and beautifully recorded. It remains a favourite among serious jazz collectors and Blue Note enthusiasts worldwide.

Genre

Jazz / Hard Bop / Post-Bop

Track Listing

Side One

• Hush
• I’m A Fool To Want You
• Jorgie’s

Side Two

• Shangri-La
• 6 M’s
• Requiem