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Objective
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Performer,
composer, arranger, and music director. Proficient on acoustic
piano and all synthesizers.
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Experience
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1998-Present.
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Released CD
entitled Transition and Keith Byrd Trio Live at
Reynolda House. Pianist High Point Country Club. Owner of KVC
Studio. Performs with his ensemble nationally.
Musical Director at Wesley Memorial Methodist Contemporary
Services. Performed for President George W. Bush,
Senator Elizabeth Dole, Rudy Giuliani, Robert Schueller, Jr,
Lauren Bacall, and Stephen Humphrey Bogart. 2005 US Open
Pinehurst USGA,
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1990-1998
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Keyboardist for
Sweet Dreams. Toured the southeastern coast. Appeared with
Phyllis Hyman, Peabo Bryson, O’Jays, Jonathan Butler, and
Ashford & Simpson
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1994-95 Solo Pianist
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1992-1994
1990
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Keyboardist with
Barbara Weathers, Warner/Reprise/Pioneer recording
artist. Lead vocalist with Atlantic Star; toured Japan.
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Pianist and
arranger for Toast to Black Broadway presented at the North
Carolina School of the Arts and the Steven Center. Produced
and directed by Steven Semien for the Best Choice Center.
1986-1988
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Music Director
and Manager for FRYNZ , a jazz-fusion quintet. FRYNZ
was the backup band for Capitol recording artist, Beau
Williams, touring five southeastern states. The group also
appeared with Natalie Cole and jazz violinist, John Blake.
1983-1985
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Sales
Representative for Yamaha International, Specialty
Products Division. Demonstrated the company’s special
keyboards in Circuit City Stores in Winston-Salem and
Greensboro, North Carolina.
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Keyboardist and
Vocalist with The Mirrors Band. Toured the Southeastern
coast. Recorded “For you and Delta Nights” on the
Lomond label.
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Education
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Winston-Salem
State University
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Music Education
major. Principal Instrument: Trombone. Minor Instrument:
Piano. Honors: Who’s Who Among American Colleges and
Universities and National Dean’s List. Pianist at Reynolda
House, 1977-1981, 1990-1994, and Special recitals for
University officials.
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