Bought the album back in the day for Sidewinder, but Totem Pole is the hidden jewel! Props to you Mr. Byrd for introducing me to this wonderful world of jazz - life long love.
Consider one of the best Trumpeters to this day, why because of his passion for America only Art Form Created By People of Color who at the time had to enter the back of the Theater because of Jim Crow Laws . Even though their Names was High Lighted at the Theater and had to use Colored Drinking Fountains and Rest Rooms . But they continue to believe in themselves and A God who said enough is enough , change must come. Now we got these so called Rapper who Disrespect all The Hard work that gave their lives so they can have the. Freedom to Choose .