#BillByrd

Vernon was originally from Raleigh, NC. where he began his musical career. He attended Morgan State College in Baltimore, earning […]

Jazz saxophonist, Member of Jackie Wilson’s band in ’58-60. Member of Bill Byrd Trio in ‘60s. Led his own local […]

Since the 1960s Polite has established a reputation as one of Baltimore’s top jazz / R&B drummers. He was a […]

Jazz group led by guitarist Earl Wilson. Members have included Andy Ennis (sax), Harold Adams (sax), Bill Byrd (organ), Vance […]

Jazz group frequently seen at Germano’s Trattoria in Little Italy, as well as many dinner clubs, American Legion halls, etc… […]

R&B and jazz group including David Smith (tenor sax), Jimmy Wilson (trumpet), Bill Byrd (keyboards), and Bob Wyatt (drums). Smith, […]

Jazz Trio featuring Byrd (organ), Arnold Sterling (alto sax), and Johnny Polite (drums). Byrd started out in the early ‘60s […]