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Don Byron

Born: Nov 8, 1958 in New York, NY

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Genre: Jazz

Styles: Post-Bop, Avant-Garde Jazz, M-Base, Klezmer, Modern Creative

Biography: An inspired eclectic, Byron has performed an array of musical styles with great success. Byron first attained a measure of notoriety for playing Klezmer, specifically the music of the late Mickey Katz. While the novelty of a black man playing Jewish music was enough to grab the attention of critics, ...Read full biography

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Do the Boomerang: The Music of Junior Walker

Released: 2006

Label: Blue Note

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Anybody interested in Don Byron gets his range, and his willingness to try almost anything that tickles his fancy, whether it be klezmer, swing, funk, out jazz, blues or funky soul. He explores and leaves ...Read full review

Bug Music

Released: 1996

Label: Nonesuch

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Bug Music is a tribute to the music of the Raymond Scott Quintette, the John Kirby Sextet and Duke Ellington, headed by the remarkably versatile clarinetist Don Byron. Raymond Scott's legendary compositions ...Read full review

More Don Byron albums: Main Albums (12), Singles & EPs (1)

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