- Born
- 20 August 1941
South Jamaica - Died
- 12 February 2021
South Jamaica - Country
- United States
- Active
- 1962–
- Record labels
- ESP-Disk
- Discography
- 4 albums
Biography
Milford Graves was a jazz musician who played drum kit. Milford Graves was born on 20 August 1941 in South Jamaica and died on 12 February 2021 in South Jamaica. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: ESP-Disk. The discography here lists 4 albums, from “Nommo” (1967) to “The Stone - April 22, 2014” (2014). Honours include Guggenheim Fellowship (2000).
Milford Graves (August 20, 1941 – February 12, 2021) was an American jazz drummer, percussionist, Professor Emeritus of Music, researcher/inventor, visual artist/sculptor, gardener/herbalist, and martial artist. Graves was noteworthy for his early avant-garde contributions in the 1960s with Paul Bley, Albert Ayler, and the New York Art Quartet, and is considered to be a free jazz pioneer, liberating percussion from its timekeeping role. The composer and saxophonist John Zorn referred to Graves as "basically a 20th-century shaman."
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Awards
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Milford Graves play?
Milford Graves is known for playing drum kit.
When and where was Milford Graves born?
Milford Graves was born 20 August 1941 in South Jamaica.
What are Milford Graves's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Nommo (1967), 50th Birthday Celebration, Volume 2 (2004), Space/Time • Redemption (2014) and The Stone - April 22, 2014 (2014).
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