Donald Byrd
Actor · 1932 – 2013 · Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
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.
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Movie9.0DocumentaryMusicA musical documentary accompaniment to the 1994 benefit compilation album concerning AIDS in the African-American community.
Stolen Moments: Red Hot + Cool
1994 · 1 votes
Movie10.0DramaDocumentaryA native of Wilmington, Delaware, jazz trumpeter Clifford Brown made an outstanding and influential contribution to music. In an era when many musicians were emulating Charlie Parker’s drug abuse, Brown inspired others to achieve greatness while living a clean life. Ironically, he was killed in a car accident at the age of 25. This feature-length documentary presents a richly detailed account of Brown’s life, and examines his historical importance in the context of three criteria–innovation, influence, and individuality.
Brownie Speaks
2014 · 1 votes