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Donald Byrd

Donald Byrd (1932–2013) was an American music educator, composer and musician.

Also recorded as Donaldson Toussaint L'Ouverture Byrd II; Donaldson T. Byrd.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Donaldson Toussaint L'Ouverture Byrd II.

Born at Detroit in 1932, died at Dover in 2013.

In detail

Donald Byrd studied at Wayne State University, Columbia University and Cass Technical High School. training under Nadia Boulanger is recorded.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are jazz, funk, soul and rhythm and blues.

Employment is recorded with Rutgers University and Howard University. Membership is recorded of Kappa Alpha Psi and The Gigi Gryce - Donald Byrd Jazz Laboratory.

Distinctions recorded are Bessie Awards and NEA Jazz Masters.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Donald Byrd”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q362764: Donald Byrd

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