Flying Start is the second album by the American band the Blackbyrds. Produced by Donald Byrd, the album includes the top ten hit single "Walking in Rhythm".
Track listing Credits taken from original LP liner notes.
Personnel The Blackbyrds Allan Barnes – flute, tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, vocals on tracks 4 and 5 Kevin Toney – acoustic and electric piano, clavinet, ARP synthesizer, vocals on tracks 4 and 5 Barney Perry – guitar, vocals on tracks 4 and 5 Joe Hall – bass, vocals on tracks 4 and 5 Keith Killgo – drums, lead vocals on track 1, vocals on tracks 4 and 5 Perk Jacobs – percussion, vocals on tracks 4 and 5 Additional Personnel Bobby Bryant – trumpet Oscar Brashear – trumpet Alexander Thomas – trombone George Bohanon – trombone Jackie Kelso – baritone saxophone Ernie Watts – tenor saxophone on track 1 Sigidi – vocals on tracks 4 and 5 Bruce Fisher – vocals on track 4 Keith Barbour – lead vocals on track 7
Charts
Album Chart (1975) Peakposition US Top LPs & Tape30US Top R&B Albums (Billboard)5US Top Jazz Albums (Billboard)2
Single YearSingleChartPosition1975"Walking in Rhythm"US Billboard Hot 1006US Hot Soul Singles4US Easy Listening5
References
External links The Blackbyrds-Flying Start at Discogs