Donald Byrd : Cristo Redentor
Donaldson Toussaint L’Ouverture Byrd II is an American jazz, rhythm and blues trumpeter. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 9, 1932. His father was a Methodist minister and amateur musician. His music career began with his performances with Lionel Hampton while he was in high school. Donald Byrd continued performing in a military band during a term in the United States Air Force. After leaving the military he obtained