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Allan C. Barnes, circa 1981. Photo by Leni Sinclair. After being discharged, Barnes played his way back to Detroit. He was discovered by trumpeter Donald Byrd who insisted that Barnes come to Howard University and play with a new band he was putting together, the Blackbyrds. Barnes traveled the world with Donald Byrd and the Blackbyrds.
We are sad to report the death of noted jazz saxman and flutist, Allan Barnes, at age 67. Discovered by renowned musician Donald Byrd, Barnes became part of the legendary group the Blackbyrds while still a student at Howard University.
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Jun 17, 1982 · Dr. Allan C. Barnes, an internationally known obstetrician and gynecologist and a retired vice president of the Rockefeller Foundation, died Sunday in University Hospital in Columbus, Ohio....
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History. The group was inspired by trumpeter Donald Byrd [2] 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) joined later.
Jul 25, 2016 · After being discharged, Barnes played his way back to Detroit. He was discovered by trumpeter Donald Byrd who insisted that Barnes come to Howard University and play with a new band he was putting together, the Blackbyrds. Barnes traveled the world with Donald Byrd and the Blackbyrds.
Jul 25, 2016 · Allan Barnes, a jazz multi-instrumentalist who was a founding member of The Blackbyrds, went on to front his own band and enjoyed a late-career resurgence fueled by Detroit indie hip-hop’s scene, has died, according to comments on the musician's Facebook page. He was 66.
