Biography
Donald Toussaint L'Ouverture Byrd II (December 9, 1932 β February 4, 2013) 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.
Filmography
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Average 5.59
Based on 1.07 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1972
1975
1994
2014
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1932-12-09
Deathday2013-02-04 (80 years old)
Birth NameDonaldson Toussaint L'Ouverture Byrd II
Birth PlaceDetroit, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
AwardsBessie Award, NEA Jazz Masters
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