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Jaki Byard

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Born
15 June 1922
Born In
Massachusetts, United States
Died
11 February 1999 (aged 76)
Jaki (John) Byard (June 15, 1922 – February 11, 1999) was a jazz piano player and composer who also played trumpet and saxophones, among several other instruments. He was noteworthy for his eclectic style, incorporating everything from ragtime and stride to free jazz. Byard began playing professionally at the age of 15. After serving in World War II he toured with Earl Bostic in the late 1940s, making 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 recorded extens… read more
Jaki (John) Byard (June 15, 1922 – February 11, 1999) was a jazz piano player and composer who also played trumpet and saxophones, among several other instruments. He was noteworthy for his eclectic style, incorporating everything from ragtime and stride to free jazz. Byard began playing prof… read more
Jaki (John) Byard (June 15, 1922 – February 11, 1999) was a jazz piano player and composer who also played trumpet and saxophones, among several other instruments. He was noteworthy for his eclectic style, incorporating everything from ragtime and stride to free jazz. Byard began playing professionally at the age of 15. After serving in World War II he toured wit… read more

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1 Play track Hi-Fly Lullaby of Birdland
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2 Jazz for a Day In the Park Garr
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3 Manhattan Manhattan
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4 The Jaki Byard Experience Hazy Eve
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5 Hi-Fly Hi-Fly
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6 The Jaki Byard Experience Parisian Thoroughfare
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7 The Jaki Byard Experience Shine On Me
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8 Play track The Jaki Byard Experience Memories Of You
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9 Hi-Fly There Are Many Worlds
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10 Hi-Fly Tillie Butterball
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    30 Jan 1962 · 8 tracks

    Hi-Fly
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    16 Dec 1960 · 9 tracks

    Blues for Smoke
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    1969 · 6 tracks

    The Jaki Byard Experience
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    1 Jan 1978 · 9 tracks

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