Richard Wyands

Richard Wyands (born July 2, 1928 in Oakland, California) is a hard bop pianist best known as a side-man. He began playing in his teens in San Francisco, but later moved to New York City. He worked with Kenny Burrell in the 1960s and also played in Gigi Gryce's quintet. He has headed a few trios.

Discography

As sideman

With Kenny Burrell

• God Bless the Child (CTI, 1971)

With Frank Foster

• Manhattan Fever (Blue Note, 1968)

With Freddie Hubbard

• First Light (CTI, 1971)

With Etta Jones

• Don't Go to Strangers (Prestige, 1960)

With Roland Kirk

• We Free Kings (Mercury, 1961)

With Charles Mingus

• Jazz Portraits: Mingus in Wonderland (United Artists, 1959)

With Oliver Nelson

• Straight Ahead (Prestige, 1961)

External links

• BBC Radio 2
• All Music