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Biography

The Blackbyrds was a rhythm and blues and jazz-funk fusion group, formed in Washington, D.C. in 1973.

The group was led by trumpeter Donald Byrd and featured some of his Howard University students: Kevin Toney (keyboards), Keith Killgo (vocals, drums), Joe Hall (bass guitar), Allan Barnes (saxophone, clarinet), and Barney Perry (guitar). Orville Saunders (guitar), and Jay Jones (flute, saxophone) were later members of the group. They signed to Fantasy Records in 1973. They are best known for their 1975 hit “Walking in Rhythm”, which received a Grammy nomination.

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1	Rock Creek Park	192
2	Walking In Rhythm	109
3	Mysterious Vibes	43
4	Do It, Fluid	40
5	Wilford's Gone	34
6	Happy Music	33
7	Supernatural Feeling	24
8	Blackbyrds' Theme	22
9	Unfinished Business	21
9	Reggins	21
9	The Runaway	21
9	Gut Level	21
13	Summer Love	19
14	Blackbyrds Theme	18
15	Love is Love	16