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Jaki Byard

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Gender Male
Death24 years ago
Date of birth June 15,1922
Zodiac sign Gemini
Born Worcester
Massachusetts
United States
Date of died February 11,1999
DiedNew York
New York
United States
Music groups The New England Ragtime Ensemble
Job Composer
Jazz Pianist
Movies/Shows Jazz Icons: Charles Mingus: Live in '64
Jazz Icons: Art Blakey: Live in '65
Groups New England Ragtime Ensemble
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Jaki Byard Life story


John Arthur "Jaki" Byard was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist, composer, and arranger. Mainly a pianist, he also played tenor and alto saxophones, among several other instruments. He was known for his eclectic style, incorporating everything from ragtime and stride to free jazz.

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