Phil Woods and Donald Byrd – The Young Bloods (LP, Analogue Productions)

Alto saxophonist Phil Woods and trumpeter Donald Byrd took on the bandleader role together for The Young Bloods in 1956. Woods contributed four of the six tracks and appears repeatedly with inspiring solos. Pianist Al Haig, bassist Teddy Kottick and drummer Charlie Persip complement the quintet with their stimulating playing. A recommendation for every jazz collector.