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'''Jaki (John) Byard''' ([[June 15]], [[1922]] in [[Worcester, Massachusetts]] – [[February 11]], [[1999]] in [[New York City]]) was an American [[jazz piano|jazz pianist]] and composer who also played trumpet and |
'''Jaki (John) Byard''' ([[June 15]], [[1922]] in [[Worcester, Massachusetts]] – [[February 11]], [[1999]] in [[New York City]]) was an American [[jazz piano|jazz pianist]] and composer who also played [[trumpet]] and [[saxophone]], among several other instruments. He was noteworthy for his eclectic style, incorporating everything from [[ragtime]] and [[Stride piano|stride]] to [[free jazz]]. In describing his contribution to the [[Phil Woods]] album ''[[Musique du Bois]]'', [[National Public Radio]] described him as "one of the most compelling and versatile pianists in jazz".<ref>{{cite web | first = Nick | last = Morrison | coauthors = Abe Beeson | title = Jazz for the front porch | publisher = NPR | date = 2008-08-11 | accessdate = 2008-09-22 | url = http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93510589}}</ref> |
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Byard began playing professionally at the age of 15. After serving in [[World War II]] he toured with [[Earl Bostic]] in the late 1940s, and, by now based in [[Boston, Massachusetts|Boston]], made his recording debut with [[Charlie Mariano]] in 1951. Later, he was a member of the bands of [[Herb Pomeroy]] (1952-55, recording in 1957) and [[Maynard Ferguson]] (1959-62). |
Byard began playing professionally at the age of 15. After serving in [[World War II]] he toured with [[Earl Bostic]] in the late 1940s, and, by now based in [[Boston, Massachusetts|Boston]], made his recording debut with [[Charlie Mariano]] in 1951. Later, he was a member of the bands of [[Herb Pomeroy]] (1952-55, recording in 1957) and [[Maynard Ferguson]] (1959-62). |
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Jaki (John) Byard (June 15, 1922 in Worcester, Massachusetts – February 11, 1999 in New York City) was an American jazz pianist and composer who also played trumpet and saxophone, among several other instruments. He was noteworthy for his eclectic style, incorporating everything from ragtime and stride to free jazz. In describing his contribution to the Phil Woods album Musique du Bois, National Public Radio described him as "one of the most compelling and versatile pianists in jazz".[1]
Byard began playing professionally at the age of 15. After serving in World War II he toured with Earl Bostic in the late 1940s, and, by now based in Boston, made his recording debut with Charlie Mariano in 1951. Later, he was a member of the bands of Herb Pomeroy (1952-55, recording in 1957) and Maynard Ferguson (1959-62).
Moving to New York, Byard recorded extensively with Charles Mingus in the periods 1962 to 1964 and 1970, touring Europe with him in 1964. He also made important recordings as a sideman with Eric Dolphy, Booker Ervin and Sam Rivers. As a leader, he recorded a string of albums for the Prestige label during the 1960s. He fronted an occasional big band, the Apollo Stompers. He taught at the New England Conservatory, Manhattan School of Music, Hartt School of Music and the New School for Social Research.[2]
Byard was shot dead in 1999.[3] The circumstances surrounding his death have not been determined.
Discography
As leader
- Out Front!, with Booker Ervin, Ron Carter and Roy Haynes, 1961
- Hi-Fly, with Ron Carter and Pete La Roca, 1962
- The Jaki Byard Quartet Live!, 1965
- Freedom Together!, with Richard Davis and Junior Parker, 1966
- Sunshine Of My Soul, with Elvin Jones and David Izenzon, 1967
- Jaki Byard With Strings, 1968
- The Jaki Byard Experience, with Roland Kirk, Richard Davis und Alan Dawson, 1968
- Solo Piano, 1969
- Duet!, 1972 (MPS Records)
- Family Man, 1978
- On The Spot!, with Jimmy Owens, Paul Chambers, Billy Higgins and Alan Dawson, 1999
- The Last From Lennie's, with Joe Farrell, George Tucker and Alan Dawson, 2003
As sideman
With Roland Kirk
- Rip Rig & Panic (1965)
With Charles Mingus
- The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady (1963)
- Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus (1963)
- Astral Weeks (1964)
References
- ^ Morrison, Nick (2008-08-11). "Jazz for the front porch". NPR. Retrieved 2008-09-22.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ Watrous, Peter (1999-02-15). "Jaki Byard, a Jazz Musician And Teacher, Is Dead at 76". New York Times. Retrieved 2009-03-14.
- ^ Jacobs, Andrew (1999-02-14). "Jazz Artist Jaki Byard Died of Bullet Wound". New York Times. Retrieved 2009-03-14.