Group
The Blackbyrds
- From
- Washington, D.C., United States
- Since
- 1973–present
- Releases
- 22
- contemporary jazz
- jazz fusion
- jazz-funk
About
The Blackbyrds are an American rhythm and blues and jazz-funk fusion group, formed in Washington, D.C., in 1973 and reformed in 2012 by Keith Killgo.
Members
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Joe Hall electric bass guitar
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Stephen Johnson saxophone
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Barney Perry guitar
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Orville Saunders guitar
Discography
Albums
Singles
Compilations
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The Jazz Funk Collection
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Action / Better Days
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Walking in Rhythm: The Essential Selection 1973-1980
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Happy Music: The Best of the Blackbyrds Apple Music
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LoveByrds: Soft & Easy
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At the Movies
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The Best of The Blackbyrds
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City Life / Unfinished Business Apple Music
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The BlackByrds / Flying Start
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Greatest Hits Apple Music
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Beat On (The Best of the Blackbyrds)
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Night Grooves
Links
Also known as
Blackbyrds · The Black Byrds
Tags
- classic pop and rock
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- 9e5aee7c-2dc8-48ab-b6f9-b050dc51e6fc
- ISNI
- 0000000110886640
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 13 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.