Donald Byrd

American trumpet player

Birthday: December 9, 1932

Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, U.S.

Death Date: February 4, 2013

Age at death: 80 years old

Sign: Sagittarius

About Donald Byrd

Donaldson Toussaint L'Ouverture Byrd II joined jazz music collective Jazz Messengers to replace Clifford Brown in 1954. He performed with the collective until 1956. Byrd played the trumpet and was also a vocalist. He made a name for himself as a sideman for other successful jazz musicians.

Education

He studied at the Cass Technical High School before moving to Wayne State University where he received a bachelor’s degree in music. He also attended the Manhattan School of Music for his advanced degree.

Death

He passed away aged 80 in February of 2013.

Trivia

As a sideman, he recorded songs and performed with the likes of Ahmad Jamal, Art Blakely, Al Grey and Hank Mobley.

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Donald Byrd's Popularity

Donald Byrd was a famous American trumpet player, who was born on December 9, 1932. As a person born on this date, Donald Byrd is listed in our database as the 27th most popular celebrity for the day (December 9) and the 27th most popular for the year (1932).

People born on December 9 fall under the Zodiac sign of Sagittarius, the Archer. Donald Byrd is the 717th most popular Sagittarius.

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