Donald Byrd

About the artist

Donaldson Toussaint L'Ouverture Byrd II (born December 9, 1932 – February 4, 2013) was an American jazz, rhythm and blues trumpeter. Born in Detroit, Michigan. He performed with Lionel Hampton before finishing high school. After playing in a military band during a term in the United States Air Force, he obtained a bachelor's degree in music from Wayne State University and a master's degree from Manhattan School of Music. While still at the Manhattan School he joined Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, replacing Clifford Brown.

Top songs

1. Where Are We Going?
2. Think Twice
3. Wind Parade
4. Places and Spaces
5. Dominoes
6. Cristo Redentor - Remastered
7. Black Byrd
8. Love Has Come Around
9. I'm A Fool To Want You - 2006 Digital Remaster
10. Cristo Redentor

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