A New Perspective is a 1964 studio album by jazz trumpeter Donald Byrd.

It was released on the Blue Note label as BLP 4124 and BST 84124.

Because of my own background, I've always wanted to write an entire album of spiritual-like pieces.

In an earlier period, the New Orleans jazzmen would often play religious music for exactly what it was - but with their own jazz textures and techniques added.

Now, as modern jazzmen, we're also approaching this tradition with respect and great pleasure.