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Pianists · 1915–1977

Milt Buckner

American jazz pianist and organist (1915–1977)

Born: 10 July 1915
St. Louis
Died: 27 July 1977
Chicago
Country: United States
Record labels: Capitol Records, Black & Blue, MPS Records
Discography: 21 albums

Biography

Milt Buckner was a jazz musician who played piano and organ. Milt Buckner was born on 10 July 1915 in St. Louis and died on 27 July 1977 in Chicago. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Capitol Records, Black & Blue and MPS Records. The discography here lists 21 albums, from “Rockin With Milt” (1955) to “Mighty High” (2012).

Milton Brent Buckner (July 10, 1915 – July 27, 1977) was an American jazz pianist and organist, who in the early 1950s popularized the Hammond organ. He pioneered the parallel chords style that influenced Red Garland, George Shearing, Bill Evans, and Oscar Peterson. Buckner's brother, Ted Buckner, was a jazz saxophonist.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Rockin With Milt 1955

Rockin' Hammond 1956

Send Me Softly 1957

Please Mr. Organ Player 1960

The New World of Milt Buckner 1963

Crazy Rhythm 1968

More Chords 1969

Birthday Party for H.G.B.S. 1970

Midnight Slows, Vol 3 1973

Midnight Slows, Vol 5 1974

Midnight Slows, Vol. 4 1974

Blues and Bounce ! 1976

Midnight Slows, Vol 6 1977

Midnight Slows, Vol.7 1977

Them Their Eyes 1987

Green Onions 2000

Milt's Boogie 2003

Mighty High 2012

In Europe

Locked Hands

Play Chords

Historic 78 rpm records

Evil Gal Blues Sextet with Dinah Washington · Leonard Feather · Milt Buckner · Joe… · 1943 archive.org ↗
Homeward Bound Sextet with Dinah Washington · Leonard Feather · Joe Morris ·… · 1943 archive.org ↗
Evil Gal Blues Dinah Washington · Milt Buckner · Joe Morris · Arnette Cobbs · Rudy… · 1943 archive.org ↗
Homeward Bound Dinah Washington · Joe Morris · Arnette Cobbs · Rudy Rutherford ·… · 1943 archive.org ↗

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Milt Buckner play?

Milt Buckner is known for playing piano and organ.

When and where was Milt Buckner born?

Milt Buckner was born 10 July 1915 in St. Louis.

What are Milt Buckner's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Rockin With Milt (1955), Rockin' Hammond (1956), Send Me Softly (1957), Please Mr. Organ Player (1960) and The New World of Milt Buckner (1963).

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