Donaldson Toussaint L’Ouverture Byrd II (December 9, 1932 – February 4, 2013) was an American jazz and rhythm & blues trumpeter and vocalist. A sideman for many other jazz musicians of his generation, Byrd was known as one of the rare bebop jazz 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.
instruments played
flugelhorn
trumpet
Vocals
Associated Acts
Pepper Adams, Gigi Gryce, Jackie McLean, Hank Mobley, Dexter Gordon, The Blackbyrds
Birth Name
Donaldson Toussaint L'Ouverture Byrd II
Education
Wayne State University (B.A.) Manhattan School of Music
Genres
Jazz, funk, jazz-funk, soul, R&B
Labels
Blue Note, Prestige, Verve, Columbia, Transition
Occupations
Musician
Years Active
1954 2013
Name
Donald Byrd
Nationality
United States of America