Toni Byrd

My services are professional and clients who book me will experience that as well as professionalism from musicians who perform with me.

Toni Byrd, dubbed as "The Velvet SongByrd," is a world class recording artist, songwriter, award winner of the 2014 Black Women In Jazz for Best Black Female Jazz Record for "Autumn In New York", semi-finalist in the 2014 Indaba Music "Sarah Vaughn International Jazz Vocal Competition" and is an unforgettable and versatile song stylist. In addition to all of her credits, add actress to her impressive list. Currently based in Atlanta, this beautiful native Memphian was cast in a primary role playing the character “Ida Belle" in the movie, "Lawless," an American crime drama film directed by John Hillcoat with screenplay by Nick Cave and starring Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy, Guy Pierce, Jessica Chastain, Mia Wasikowksa, Jason Clarke and Gary Oldman. Byrd recorded background vocals for the TV series pilot, "Still The King", starring Billy Ray Cyrus and in December of 2016, under the historical Obama Administration, performed at the White House Tour in Washington, DC. Byrd is the first female vocalist to perform at the legendary Pinewood Atlanta Studios (known for James Bond, Marvel and Pirates of the Caribbean movies) in 2014 for the kickoff gala celebrating the New American location in Fayetteville, Georgia.

Byrd has performed in the UK, Portugal, The Jazz Corner in South Carolina, Tuskegee University, and The Jazz Loft in Columbus, Georgia. Byrd has also performed at some of Atlanta's most prestigious venues including Capital City Club, The Rialto Theater, Four Seasons Hotel, The Georgian Terrace, The Velvet Note, The Fox Theater's Egyptian Room, The Georgia Aquarium, and Churchill Grounds. Byrd has opened for Gladys Knight, Kenny G, Alex Bugnon, Wycliffe Gordon, Andre Crouch, Vickie Winans, Take 6, and has performed after parties for Norman Brown, Eric Darius, Pieces of A Dream, Richard Elliot, George Benson and Boney James. Adding to this notable list, Byrd was the headlining artist to perform before the legendary Dionne Warwick at a tribute in her honor. Ms. Warwick had nothing but rave reviews!

Byrd performs regularly at Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint in downtown Atlanta, Hanna Brothers Studio Cafe located in the Production Center at the beautiful Pinewood Atlanta Studios in Fayetteville, Georgia and at The Cellar At Firestone in downtown Newnan, Georgia.

Technical information and performance service will be discussed on a one on one basis.