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Byard Lancaster

American jazz musician (1942–2012)

Born
6 August 1942
Philadelphia
Died
23 August 2012
Wyndmoor
Country
United States
Active
2012–
Record labels
CIMP, Vortex
Discography
11 albums

Biography

Byard Lancaster was a jazz musician who played saxophone. Byard Lancaster was born on 6 August 1942 in Philadelphia and died on 23 August 2012 in Wyndmoor. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: CIMP and Vortex. The discography here lists 11 albums, from “It's Not Up to Us” (1968) to “Mother Africa + Love Always” (2024).

Byard Lancaster (August 6, 1942 – August 23, 2012) was an American avant-garde jazz saxophonist and flutist.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

It's Not Up to Us 1968
Exactement 1974
Exodus 1977
Funny Funky Rib Crib 1979
Personal Testimony Vol. I 1980
Worlds 1993
Philadelphia Spirit in New York 2001
"A" Heavenly Sweetness 2005
Personal Testimony 2008
My Pure Joy 2021
Mother Africa + Love Always 2024

Also plays on

Albums where Byard Lancaster is credited as a sideman

1968 Heaven on Earth — Larry Young woodwind, alto saxophone, flute

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Byard Lancaster play?

Byard Lancaster is known for playing saxophone.

When and where was Byard Lancaster born?

Byard Lancaster was born 6 August 1942 in Philadelphia.

What are Byard Lancaster's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include It's Not Up to Us (1968), Exactement (1974), Exodus (1977), Funny Funky Rib Crib (1979) and Personal Testimony Vol. I (1980).

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