1922
Jaki Byard, American pianist and composer (died 1999)
Jaki Byard, American pianist and composer (died 1999)
Jaki Byard, American pianist and composer (died 1999)
Jaki Byard
American jazz musician (1922–1999)
- Born
- 1922
John Arthur "Jaki" Byard was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist, composer, and arranger. Mainly a pianist, he also played tenor and alto saxophones, among several other instruments. He was known for his eclectic style, incorporating everything from ragtime and stride to free jazz.