Jazz Greats: Jaki Byard

John Arthur "Jaki " Byard (June 15, 1922 – February 11, 1999)

Jazz Composer, Arranger, Teacher and Jazz Multi-Instrumentalist (Piano, Tenor and Alto Saxophone, Bass, Trombone, Drums, Guitar and Trumpet), Jack Byard, released 35 Albums as a Bandleader and worked on over 50 Albums as sideman during his 60 years career. He taught both privately and at numerous Institutions (Harvard University, New England Conservatory of Music, Hartt School of Music, Manhattan School of Music and New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music) from 1969 onwards. He often played the Saxophone with his left hand and the Piano with his right hand on stage. He was killed in 1999; please take a listen here and have a beautiful Saturday: Blues for smoke, Giant steps and Jaki Byard with Strings! (Full Album)

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

Background information
Birth name	John Arthur Byard
Born	June 15, 1922 Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	February 11, 1999(aged 76) New York City, New York
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician, composer, arranger
Instruments	Piano   tenor saxophone   alto saxophone   various others
Years active	1930s–1999
Labels	Candid   Futura   MPS   Muse   Prestige   Soul Note
Associated acts	Eric Dolphy   Booker Ervin   Roland Kirk   Charles Mingus