Donald Byrd
Born: 1932-12-09 in Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Died: 2013-02-04
Known For: Acting
Biography
Donaldson Toussaint L'Ouverture Byrd II (December 9, 1932 – February 4, 2013) was an American jazz and rhythm & blues trumpeter, composer and vocalist. 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.
Filmography
2014
- Brownie Speaks as Self
1994
- Stolen Moments: Red Hot + Cool as Self
1975
- Cornbread, Earl and Me ... (Original Music Composer)
1972
- Medina ... (Music)