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Celebrating Kevin Toney with the Benny Golson Jazz Master Award posthumously are Fred Irby, III, professor of music at Howard University, Sunny Sumter, president and CEO for the DC Jazz Festival, Dominique Toney singer, songwriter and Kevin Toney’s daughter, Keith Killgo, drummer and original member of The Blackbyrds, the late Toney’s life wife Phyllis Toney and Joe Hall, bassist and original member of The Blackbyrds. (Brenda C. Siler/The Washington Informer)
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Kevin Toney, Original Member of the Blackbyrds, Remembered By Howard University Jazz Ensemble

by Brenda C. SilerApril 29, 2024April 29, 2024

Howard University paid tribute to the life and legacy of celebrated pianist, composer, arranger, bandleader, and mentor Kevin Toney at the 50th anniversary concert of the Howard University Jazz Ensemble, awarding him the Benny Golson Jazz Master Award.

The Blackbyrds perform before an enthusiastic crowd during their 50th-anniversary concert at the historic Howard Theatre in northwest D.C. on Jan. 20. From left is guitarist Charles Wright, drummer Keith Killgo, vocalist/drummer Paul Spires, bassist Joe Hall and percussionist Sean Anthony. (Marckell Williams/The Washington Informer)
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The Blackbyrds 50th Anniversary Concert Confirms Longevity Has Its Place

by Brenda C. SilerJanuary 22, 2024January 22, 2024
The Blackbyrds celebrate their 50th anniversary with a concert at the Howard Theatre on July 7. Drummer Keith Killgo is one of the original members of the Blackbyrds. (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)
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The Blackbyrds Still Doin’ It After 50 Years

by Brenda C. SilerJune 27, 2023August 4, 2023
Drummer Keith Killgo, head of Fine Arts at Friendship Prep Tech Academy in southeast D.C. and an original member of The Blackbyrds, has his student Talaian Ball perform impromptu during class on April 20. (Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)
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Keith Killgo, Original Member of The Blackbyrds, Brings Road Lessons to the Classroom

by Brenda C. SilerMay 11, 2022May 18, 2022

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