Warren Byrd

Warren Byrd is an Afro-American jazz pianist, vocalist and composer.

He was born January 24, 1965 in Hartford, Connecticut as the youngest of sixteen. He performs live and tours as a solo pianist and vocalist[1] with, amongst others, his own band: the Byrdspeak Ensemble, is co-leader with Jewish bassist and composer David Chevan of the Afro-Semitic Experience,[2] with Dutch trumpeter and composer Saskia Laroo[3] and her formations.

References

  1. ↑ http://articles.courant.com/2012-03-15/entertainment/hc-riffs-0315-20120315_1_jazz-brunch-baby-grand-jazz-series-nat-reeves
  2. ↑ http://jazztimes.com/articles/132185-jazz-souls-on-fire-the-afro-semitic-experience
  3. ↑ http://musicians.allaboutjazz.com/warrenbyrd-piano
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