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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.
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Common Tunings
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1 Songs| Title | Album | Year | Tuning | Creator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dance Band | Caricatures | 1976 |
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