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Jaki Byard

Inventive pianist capable of any style from stride to avant-garde, as well as an ingenious composer and first-rate bandleader.
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Jaki Byard

Jaki Byard - Artist Details

Active

1960s - 1990s

Born

June 15, 1922 in Worcester, MA

Died

February 11, 1999 in New York City, NY

Genre

Jazz

Styles

Bop Mainstream Jazz Post-Bop Stride Avant-Garde Jazz Jazz Instrument Piano Jazz Progressive Jazz Third Stream

Also Known As

John A. Byard, Jr.

John Byard

Member Of

Mingus Dynasty

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