Red Garland
American modern jazz pianist (1923-1984) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William McKinley "Red" Garland Jr. (May 13, 1923 – April 23, 1984)[1] was an American modern jazz pianist. Known for his work as a bandleader and during the 1950s with Miles Davis, Garland helped popularize the block chord style of playing in jazz piano.[2][3]
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Birth name | William McKinley Garland, Jr. |
Born | (1923-05-13)May 13, 1923 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
Died | April 23, 1984(1984-04-23) (aged 60) Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
Genres | Jazz, straight-ahead jazz, bebop, hard bop |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Piano |
Years active | 1940s–1984 |
Labels | Prestige |
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