The Blackbyrds

groupe (jazz-funk) · Washington

Rhythm and blues and jazz-funk group formed in 1973 at Howard University in Washington by students of trumpeter Donald Byrd. Signed to Fantasy, it had a major hit in 1975 with "Walking in Rhythm".

Styles

• Fusion, jazz-rock, jazz-funk
• Soul jazz, boogaloo

Landmark tracks

• Walking in Rhythm (1974)
• Blackbyrds' Theme (1974)
• Spaced Out (1974)
• Rock Creek Park (1975)
• City Life (1975)
• Happy Music (1975)
• Flying High (1975)
• Time Is Movin' (1976)
• Party Land (1976)
• Lady (1976)

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