Tribute Mondays: Milt Buckner

Milton Brent Buckner (10 July 1915 – 27 July 1977)

Jazz Pianist and Organist, Milt Buckner, was a pioneer of the parallel chords style. He influenced Red Garland, Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson and others. He also worked as a Sideman with Cab Calloway and Lionel Hampton and also helped to popularize the Hammond Organ during the 1950's. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Buckner, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a nice Monday: Green Onions , Lullaby of the Leaves and Lionel Hampton-Vibe Boogie(1945)

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milt_Buckner

Background information
Birth name	Milton Brent Buckner
Born	10 July 1915 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Died	27 July 1977(aged 62) Chicago, Illinois
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Piano, Hammond B3 organ[1]
Years active	1930s–1975
Associated acts	Cab Calloway,Lionel Hampton