Jaki Byard
- Type: Musician
- Country: United States
- Born: June 15, 1922 in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
- Died: 11 February 1999, Hollis, New York, United States
- Active: 1922 - 1999
Biography
Jaki Byard was a formidable multi-instrumentalist and composer celebrated for his encyclopedic command of jazz piano history. In a single performance, he could journey from ragtime and stride to bebop and free-form abstraction, all while maintaining his unique musical personality. A key collaborator with *Charles Mingus* on seminal albums like 'The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady', Byard also led a series of acclaimed recordings for the #Prestige# label in the 1960s, including 'Hi-Fly' and 'The Jaki Byard Experience'. His influential trio with *Richard Davis* and *Alan Dawson* was one of the most commanding of its era. Beyond performing, Byard was a dedicated educator, shaping a new generation of musicians.
Genres
Jaki Byard Discography
- Here's Jaki (1961) - Album - rated 3.63/5
- Hi-Fly (1962) - Album - rated 3.57/5
- Out Front! (1965) - Album - rated 3.58/5
- Freedom Together! (1966) - Album - rated 3.57/5
- On the Spot! (1967) - Album - rated 3.56/5
- The Jaki Byard Experience (1968) - Album - rated 4.54/5
- Jaki Byard With Strings! (1968) - Album - rated 3.95/5
Members
- Jaki Byard - piano, alto saxophone (1960–1999)
- Richard Davis - bass (1962–1968)
- Alan Dawson - drums (1962–1968)