THE BLACKBYRDS
JazzFunk/SoulDC jazz-funk fusionHoward University lineage1970s soul-jazz crossover
The Blackbyrds was a rhythm and blues and jazz-funk fusion group, formed in Washington, D.C. in 1973. The group was led by trumpeter Donald Byrd and featured some of his Howard University students: Kevin Toney (keyboards), Keith Killgo (vocals, drums), Joe Hall (bass guitar), Allan Barnes (saxophone, clarinet), and Barney Perry (guitar). Orville Saunders (guitar), and Jay Jones (flute, saxophone) were later members of the group. They signed to Fantasy Records in 1973.
Influenced by: Donald Byrd, Herbie Hancock, Weather Report
- Label:
- Fantasy Records
- Active:
- 1973-1980s
- Scene:
- DC/Baltimore
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