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Jaki Byard, American pianist and composer (died 1999)

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Jaki Byard

American jazz musician (1922–1999)

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…
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June 15

Day of the year

June 15 is the 166th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 199 days remain until the end of the year.
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