About Me
Profession
Performer, Composer, Arranger, and Music Director, Proficient on Acoustic Piano and All Synthesizers.
Experience
1998-Present
· Released CD entitled Transition and Keith Byrd Trio Live At The Reynolda House. Pianist for High Point Country Club. Owner of KVC Studio. Performs with his ensemble nationally. Contemporary Music Director at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church in High Point NC. Performed for President George W. Bush, Senator Elizabeth Dole, Rudy Giuliani, Dr. Robert Schueller, Lauren Bacall, and Stephen Humphrey Bogart. Also Performed for the 2005 US Open Pinehurst USGA.
1990-1998
· Keyboardist for Sweet Dreams. Toured the Southeastern coast. Appeared with Phyllis Hyman, Peabo Bryson, O’Jays, Jonathan Butler, and Ashford & Simpson.
1994-1995 Solo Pianist
· Solo Pianist at Hotel Face in Davos Switzerland
1992-1994
· Keyboardist and Vocalist with Ichiban recording artist, Theodis Ealey. Recorded Album entitled, “If You Leave Me I’m Goin’ With Cha”. Toured Switzerland in the winters of 1992-93 and 1993-94.
1990
· Keyboardist with Barbara Weathers, Warner, Reprise, and Pioneer recording artist. Leading vocalist with Atlantic Star; toured Japan.
· Pianist and arranger for Toast to Black Broadway presented at the North Carolina School of the Arts and The Stevens Center. Produced and directed by Steven Semien for the Best Choice Center.
1986-1988
· 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
· Sales representative for Yamaha International, specialty products division. Demonstrated the company’s special keyboards in Winston Salem and Greensboro, North Carolina.
· Keyboardist and vocalist with The Mirrors Band. Toured the southeastern coast. Recorded “For You and Delta Nights” on the Lomond Label.