Donaldson Toussaint L'Ouverture Byrd II (December 9, 1932 – February 4, 2013) was an American jazz and rhythm and blues trumpeter. A sideman for many other jazz musicians of his generation, Byrd was best known as one of the only bebop jazz musicians who successfully pioneered the funk and soul genres while simultaneously remaining a jazz artist. As a bandleader, Byrd is also notable for his influential role in the early career of renowned keyboard player and composer Herbie Hancock.
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- MySpace at myspace.com/donaldbyrdjazzfunk
- Wikipedia article on Donald Byrd
- IMDb at imdb.com/name/nm0126014
- Last.fm page on Donald Byrd
- Discogs at discogs.com/artist/Donald Byrd
- MusicBrainz entry on Donald Byrd
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News from the BBC
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Jazz trumpeter Donald Byrd dies
Tue 12 Feb 2013 10:40
Influential US jazz trumpeter Donald Byrd, who was sampled on more than 100 hip-hop...
BBC Reviews
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Places and Spaces 1975
Reviewed by David O'Donnell
Perfectly showcases Byrd's incredible musicianship.
