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Pianists · 1922–1999

Jaki Byard

American musician (1922-1999)

Born: 15 June 1922
Worcester
Died: 11 February 1999
Boston
Country: United States
Active: 1938–1999
Record labels: Prestige, Candid Records, Futura et Marge
Discography: 25 albums

Biography

Jaki Byard was a jazz musician who played piano, guitar, trumpet and trombone. Jaki Byard was born on 15 June 1922 in Worcester and died on 11 February 1999 in Boston. The music is usually filed under jazz, free jazz and hard bop. Record labels: Prestige, Candid Records and Futura et Marge. The discography here lists 25 albums, from “Here's Jaki” (1961) to “Duet!” (2015).

John Arthur "Jaki" Byard (; June 15, 1922 – February 11, 1999) 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. Byard played with trumpeter Maynard Ferguson in the late 1950s and early 1960s, and was a member of bands led by bassist Charles Mingus for several years, including on several studio and concert recordings. The first of his recordings as a leader was in 1960, but, despite being praised by critics, his albums and performances did not gain him much wider attention. In his 60-year career, Byard recorded at least 35 albums as leader, and more than 50 as a sideman. Byard's influence on the music comes from his combining of musical styles during performance, and his parallel career in teaching.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Here's Jaki 1961

Out Front! 1965

Freedom Together! 1966

Jaki Byard With Strings! 1968

The Jaki Byard Experience 1969

There'll Be Some Changes Made 1973

Family Man 1979

To Them - To Us 1982

Phantasies 1985

Live at the Royal Festival Hall 1987 · Live

Blues for Smoke 1988

Foolin' Myself 1989

Maybeck Recital Hall Series, Volume Seventeen 1992 · Live

Hi-Fly 1996

Night Leaves 1997

July in Paris 1998

On the Spot! 1999

Solo Piano / Jaki Byard With Strings 2000

Parisian Solos 2005

Sunshine of My Soul 2006

Sunshine of My Soul: Live at the Keystone Corner 2007 · Live

Live at the Keystone Corner, Vol. 2: A Matter of Black and White 2011 · Live

The Late Show - An Evening With Jaki Byard - Live at the Keystone Korner, Vol. 3 2014 · Live

Duet! 2015

Empirical

Teacher of

Fred Hersch b. 1955 · American jazz pianist

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Jaki Byard play?

Jaki Byard is known for playing piano, guitar, trumpet and trombone.

When and where was Jaki Byard born?

Jaki Byard was born 15 June 1922 in Worcester.

What are Jaki Byard's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Here's Jaki (1961), Out Front! (1965), Freedom Together! (1966), Jaki Byard With Strings! (1968) and The Jaki Byard Experience (1969).

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