Donald Byrd: 1932-2013

Justin V · February 7th, 2013, 11:39 AM

I'm very sad to say that it's being reported that Donald Byrd has passed away at the age of 80. Although the details are currently hazy, Byrd's nephew, Alex Bugnon, has confirmed Byrd's passing.

Byrd has been one of my favorite trumpeters for years. His Blue Note albums are remarkably consistent and his playing as a sideman enlivens many albums. I can't really say much other than thank you, Dr. Byrd, for all of the music.

tpt1 · February 7th, 2013, 11:47 AM

I am sorry to hear this news, if it is fact true. Just a week ago last Sunday, WKCR in NYC did a five-hour profile on Donald Byrd, focusing on his prolific years of 1955 - 1967. Five hours of pure bliss. What a beautiful trumpet player.

HutchFan · February 7th, 2013, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justin V

I can't really say much other than thank you, Dr. Byrd, for all of the music.

Well said, Justin.

RIP

walkin · February 7th, 2013, 01:11 PM

RIP

Favorite album:A New Perspective.Also,Ethiopian Knights is the best jazz/funk album as far as I`m concerned

kooljazzman · February 7th, 2013, 05:15 PM

Another of the great "old school" jazz musicians passed away.I was just listening to "Ethiopian Knights" a few days ago.D.B.one of the greatest jazz trumpeters all time also love the album "A New Perspective".His music lives on !!

Alypius · February 7th, 2013, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tpt1

What a beautiful trumpet player.

My feeling exactly. So many great works as a leader (Byrd in Hand, Byrd in Flight, Fuego, Free Form, Slow Drag) and as a sideman (my favorite: Dexter Gordon's One Flight Up). But my favorite remains Electric Byrd. I often used to listen to "Essence" and "Xibaba" late at night, as some last songs before going to sleep. Prayers and blessings.

Valerie · February 7th, 2013, 08:48 PM

i'm so sad to hear this news. was just talking about him last week and wondering what was happening in his life. and now he's gone. he was certainly a special guy/musician. funny dude, too. hadn't seen him in probably 15 years. rest in peace, Donald. you will be missed by many.

tpt1 · February 8th, 2013, 07:03 AM

A Donald Byrd memorial broadcast is being aired today on WKCR.ORG until 6:45 pm (EST).

tpt1 · February 8th, 2013, 07:43 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNk3qtzNM_s

xybert · February 10th, 2013, 12:21 AM

Rest in peace.

Cali · February 11th, 2013, 09:16 PM

I find it disturbing that a true music giant died last week and only 10 members have posted on him, (over in the "general music discussion" thread no less) on a so called "jazz" bulletin board. Shame on us. There have been precious few musicians who have contributed so much creativity over such a long period. He was 80.

tpt1 · February 11th, 2013, 09:19 PM

I too was surprised there wasn't more response.

Cali · February 11th, 2013, 09:23 PM

Here's a bio from the L.A. Times:
http://www.latimes.com/news/obituari...,1752286.story

Buddha · February 12th, 2013, 05:38 AM

always liked the Jazz Lab recordings he pout out with Gryce

Tenorman · February 12th, 2013, 06:27 AM

Two threads merged

Pictures from the William Caxton collection

I don't have anything very recent by him, but quite a lot from 60s 70s

Thank you for the music

February 7th, 2013, 11:39 AM	#1
Justin V Administrator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Euclid, OH Posts: 5,323	Donald Byrd: 1932-2013 I'm very sad to say that it's being reported that Donald Byrd has passed away at the age of 80. Although the details are currently hazy, Byrd's nephew, Alex Bugnon, has confirmed Byrd's passing. Byrd has been one of my favorite trumpeters for years. His Blue Note albums are remarkably consistent and his playing as a sideman enlivens many albums. I can't really say much other than thank you, Dr. Byrd, for all of the music. __________________ When I grow up, I want to be like Roy Haynes.

February 7th, 2013, 01:11 PM	#4
walkin Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 2,887	RIP Favorite album:A New Perspective.Also,Ethiopian Knights is the best jazz/funk album as far as I`m concerned __________________ "I wonder who`s on trombone"-Superchicken

February 11th, 2013, 09:16 PM	#11
Cali Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: L.A. Posts: 471	Donald Byrd R.I.P. I find it disturbing that a true music giant died last week and only 10 members have posted on him, (over in the "general music discussion" thread no less) on a so called "jazz" bulletin board. Shame on us. There have been precious few musicians who have contributed so much creativity over such a long period. He was 80.

February 12th, 2013, 05:38 AM	#14
Buddha Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 177	always liked the Jazz Lab recordings he pout out with Gryce __________________ "They have a starship and atomic weapons. We have a protractor." -- Anathem, Neal Stephenson Heritage H-157 (Tobacco Sunburst) Dr. Z Maz 18 Jr. Dingwall Super J Standard (Natural Wood) Yairi-Alvarez DY-90

February 12th, 2013, 06:27 AM	#15
Tenorman AAJ's Spammer Exterminator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: London - expat Scot Posts: 12,116	Two threads merged Pictures from the William Caxton collection I don't have anything very recent by him, but quite a lot from 60s 70s Thank you for the music __________________ Birth Controller to the Jazz Community. (click on the underlined text for more information)

February 7th, 2013, 11:47 AM	#2
tpt1 trumpet Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 5,809	I am sorry to hear this news, if it is fact true. Just a week ago last Sunday, WKCR in NYC did a five-hour profile on Donald Byrd, focusing on his prolific years of 1955 - 1967. Five hours of pure bliss. What a beautiful trumpet player.

February 7th, 2013, 05:15 PM	#5
kooljazzman Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 70	Another of the great "old school" jazz musicians passed away.I was just listening to "Ethiopian Knights" a few days ago.D.B.one of the greatest jazz trumpeters all time also love the album "A New Perspective".His music lives on !!

February 7th, 2013, 08:48 PM	#7
Valerie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 1,621	i'm so sad to hear this news. was just talking about him last week and wondering what was happening in his life. and now he's gone. he was certainly a special guy/musician. funny dude, too. hadn't seen him in probably 15 years. rest in peace, Donald. you will be missed by many.

February 8th, 2013, 07:03 AM	#8
tpt1 trumpet Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 5,809	A Donald Byrd memorial broadcast is being aired today on WKCR.ORG until 6:45 pm (EST).

February 8th, 2013, 07:43 PM	#9
tpt1 trumpet Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 5,809	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNk3qtzNM_s

February 10th, 2013, 12:21 AM	#10
xybert Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NZ Posts: 1,489	Rest in peace.

February 11th, 2013, 09:19 PM	#12
tpt1 trumpet Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 5,809	I too was surprised there wasn't more response.

February 11th, 2013, 09:23 PM	#13
Cali Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: L.A. Posts: 471	Here's a bio from the L.A. Times: http://www.latimes.com/news/obituari...,1752286.story

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Donald Byrd: Slow Drag	RSS Feed Guy	RSS Feed Articles	0	July 1st, 2011 11:21 PM
Donald Byrd: Off To The Races	xricci	General Music Discussion	0	March 16th, 2007 04:40 AM
Donald Byrd - the electric years	Bev Stapleton	Artists & Bands	11	September 11th, 2006 02:16 PM
Record Valuation	matty_73	Artists & Bands	26	May 5th, 2006 04:26 AM
FS: OOP Donald Byrd, John Patton, Colin Walcott etc	kevt	Buy, Sell & Trade	3	June 29th, 2005 02:26 PM