Name: The Blackbyrds
Brand: The Blackbyrds

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Catalogue number

BGPD 1105

Colour

Black

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Rough Trade Exclusive

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-02-09

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Standard:20

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029667510516

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Black LP

Artist

The Blackbyrds

Genre GB

Funk / Soul

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The Blackbyrds are an American rhythm and blues and jazz-funk fusion group, formed in Washington, D.C., in 1973. Inspired by trumpeter Donald Byrd, they released seven original albums and one remixes compilation between 1974 and 1980. The group was reformed in 2012 by Keith Killgo.
Some of the talented members of The Blackbyrds include Allan Barnes on reeds, Barney Perry on guitar, Kevin Toney on keyboards, Joseph Hall III on bass, Pericles Jacobs Jr. on percussion, and Keith Killgo on drums.
If you enjoy the music of *Ronnie Laws*, *Bobbi Humphrey*, *The Jones Girls*, or other artists like *Donald Byrd* or *Roy Ayers Ubiquity*, then you will definitely appreciate the unique sound of The Blackbyrds.

Based in the UK, BGP is a soul, funk and jazz dance reissue label. The name BGP is derived from Beat Goes Public. Originally headed by DJs Baz Fe Jazz and Gilles Peterson, the label saw a change in leadership in the early 1990s when Russ Dewbury took over. Currently, Dean Rudland serves as the label head.

BGP has gained recognition for its reissues of classic soul, funk and jazz dance music. With a focus on preserving and reintroducing timeless tracks to modern audiences, BGP has become an authoritative voice in the genre.

With its impressive catalog of releases, BGP offers music enthusiasts a chance to explore and appreciate the rich history of soul, funk and jazz dance. Whether you're a seasoned fan or new to these genres, BGP provides an extensive collection that will satisfy your musical cravings.

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This amazing album is the product of six full-time Howard University students taking the direction of department head and jazz great Donald Byrd into the Fantasy Studios along with the aid of production wizard Larry Mizell.

The result is some of the finest groove-oriented jazz music ever recorded. The rhythm section of Joe Hall on bass and Keith Killgo on drums provides a tight foundation for the Blackbyrds to enhance any dancefloor with their soulful explorations.

With Kevin Toney supplying beautiful keyboard work and Barney Perry hitting listeners up with his chicken-scratch guitar, the skeletal framework for what could be called optimistic funk was firmly established by this debut record. Recommended songs include "Do It, Fluid," "Reggins," and "Summer Love," although the overall consistency of quality tracks on The Blackbyrds is reason enough to give the album a complete listen.

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Discover The Blackbyrds by The Blackbyrds. Groove-oriented jazz music from the trusted BGP label. Vinyl records available.