Fuego (Donald Byrd album)

Fuego is an album by American jazz trumpeter Donald Byrd recorded on October 4, 1959 and released on Blue Note the following year. Byrd's quintet features saxophonist Jackie McLean and rhythm section Duke Pearson, Doug Watkins and Lex Humphries.

Reception
The AllMusic review by Michael G. Nastos states, "hard bop is at the core of this band, but Byrd is moving further into post-bop... as he takes a break from forceful interaction to play a more democratic role on this refined and mature album that is less brash, a prelude for his more powerful statements yet to come."

The Penguin Guide to Jazz praised McLean's contributions but criticized the uninteresting compositions.

Track listing

 * All compositions by Donald Byrd

Side 1

 * 1) "Fuego" – 6:38
 * 2) "Bup a Loup" – 4:05
 * 3) "Funky Mama" – 10:58

Side 2

 * 1) "Low Life" – 6:02
 * 2) "Lament" – 8:27
 * 3) "Amen" – 4:46

Musicians

 * Donald Byrd – trumpet
 * Jackie McLean – alto saxophone
 * Duke Pearson – piano
 * Doug Watkins – bass
 * Lex Humphries – drums

Technical personnel

 * Alfred Lion – producer
 * Rudy Van Gelder – recording engineer, mastering
 * Reid Miles – design
 * Francis Wolff – photography
 * Leonard Feather – technical personnel