Na nana naaaa wikipedia info about Mr. Byrd Early life and education Born in Detroit, Michigan, Byrd attended Cass Technical High School. He performed with Lionel Hampton before finishing high school. After playing in a military band during a term in the United States Air Force, he obtained a bachelor's degree in music from Wayne State University and a master's degree from Manhattan School of Music. Playing career While still at the Manhattan School he joined Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, replacing Cli