Donald Byrd
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This article is about the late American jazz trumpeter. For the American choreographer, see Donald Byrd (choreographer).
Donaldson Toussaint L'Ouverture Byrd II[1] (December 9, 1932 – February 4, 2013) was an American jazz and rhythm & blues trumpeter and vocalist.[2] A sideman for many other jazz musicians of his generation, Byrd was one of the few hard bop musicians who successfully explored funk and soul while remaining a jazz artist. As a bandleader, Byrd was an influence on the early career of Herbie Hancock and many others.
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Birth name | Donaldson Toussaint L'Ouverture Byrd II |
Born | (1932-12-09)December 9, 1932 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Died | February 4, 2013(2013-02-04) (aged 80) Dover, Delaware, U.S. |
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Occupation(s) | Musician |
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Years active | 1954–2013 |
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