Solo Flight (Charlie Byrd album)

Solo Flight is a 1966 solo guitar album by American jazz guitarist Charlie Byrd. The album was released on the Riverside Records label (RLP 462). Byrd performs a variety of pieces showcasing his technical skill and interpretations of jazz standards, classical compositions, and original tunes. The album is noted for its intimate and understated atmosphere, highlighting the nuances of Byrd's guitar playing and its focus on melody and harmonic exploration. It is considered a key album in Byrd's discography and an example of his mastery of the classical guitar within a jazz context. The liner notes were written by Leonard Feather. Key tracks include Byrd's interpretations of pieces by Bach and Scarlatti, along with jazz standards such as "Nuages".