Donald Byrd

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Donald Byrd

Communications

#2605

World Rank

#3734

Historical Rank

#1161

USA Rank

Linguistics

#2024

World Rank

#2561

Historical Rank

#570

USA Rank

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Why Is Donald Byrd Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Donald Toussaint L'Ouverture Byrd II was an American jazz and rhythm & blues trumpeter 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.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Donald Byrd?

Donald Byrd is affiliated with the following schools:

• Manhattan School of Music
• Rutgers University
• Teachers College, Columbia University
• Wayne State University
• Howard University
• Columbia University