Formed in Washington, D.C. in the 1970s by legendary jazz trumpeter Dr. Donald Byrd, The Blackbyrds helped define a new sound that blended jazz skill with R&B soul and funk groove. Their hits—like “Walking in Rhythm” and “Rock Creek Park”—became anthems of an era and laid the foundation for generations of hip-hop artists who continue to sample their timeless music today. Now celebrating the 50th anniversary of “Rock Creek Park,” the band continues to carry that legacy forward with original membe

16K views · 587 reactions | Donald Byrd performing "Poco-Mania" live at Montreux, 1973 Donald Byrd: Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Vocals Fonce Mizell: Trumpet, Vocals Allan Barnes: Tenor Saxophone, Flute Nathan Davis: Tenor & Soprano Saxophone Kevin Toney: Electric Piano Larry Mizell: Synthesizers Barney Perry: Electric Guitar Henry Franklin: Electric Bass Keith Killgo: Drums, Vocals Ray Armando: Congas, Percussion : RTS Radio Télévision Suisse / Montreux Sounds | Jazz Is Dead | Facebook