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Jaki Byard
American musician (1922-1999).
Born June 15th, 1922 in Worcester. [ref]
Died February 11th, 1999 at 76 years old in Boston. [ref]
Occupations
composer, guitarist, jazz musician, music teacher, pianist, recording artist, saxophonist, trumpeter, university teacher, violinist
Website
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Even trees do not die without a groan. Henry David Thoreau