Jazz Greats: Donald Byrd

Donaldson Toussaint L'Ouverture Byrd II (Dec. 9, 1932 – Feb. 4, 2013)

Teacher, Trumpeter, Flugelhorn Player and Vocalist, Donald Byrd, was a pioneer in the Funk and Soul Genres and also had a significant impact in Bebop and Hard Bop. He mentored Herbie Hancock among others and taught at many Universities during his tenure. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Shangri-la and Black Byrd

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Byrd

Background Information
Birth name	Donaldson Toussaint L'Ouverture Byrd II
Born	December 9, 1932 Detroit, Michigan, United States
Died	February 4, 2013 (aged 80) Dover, Delaware, United States
Genres	Bebop, hard bop, funk, soul
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Trumpet, flugelhorn, vocals
Years active	1954–2013
Labels	Blue Note, Prestige, Verve, Columbia, Transition
Associated acts	Pepper Adams Gigi Gryce Jackie McLean Hank Mobley Dexter Gordon
Notable instruments
Trumpet, flugelhorn, vocals