Pianists · 1931–2009
Terry Pollard
Jazz pianist prominent in the Detroit jazz scene of the 1940s and 1950s
- Born
- 15 August 1931
Detroit - Died
- 16 December 2009
New York City - Country
- United States
Biography
Terry Pollard was a jazz musician who played piano and vibraphone. Terry Pollard was born on 15 August 1931 in Detroit and died on 16 December 2009 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz.
Terry Pollard (August 15, 1931 – December 16, 2009) was an American jazz pianist and vibraphonist active in the Detroit jazz scene of the 1940s and 1950s. She has been described as a "major player who was inexplicably overlooked." Pollard began her career by collaborating with other Detroit musicians, such as Billy Mitchell (and Elvin Jones, in the house band at the Blue Bird Inn), Johnny Hill, and the Emmitt Slay Trio. She was discovered by Terry Gibbs and toured with him in the early 1950s, playing piano and vibraphone. They recorded several albums, including Terry Gibbs Quartet - Featuring Terry Pollard. Pollard appeared with Gibbs on an episode of The Tonight Show hosted by Steve Allen. Her collaborations with Gibbs from 1953 to 1957 marked the height of her career. Pollard also performed with John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Chet Baker, Nat King Cole, Dinah Washington, Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald.
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Terry Pollard play?
Terry Pollard is known for playing piano and vibraphone.
When and where was Terry Pollard born?
Terry Pollard was born 15 August 1931 in Detroit.
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