Red Garland

Red Garland Red Garland American modern jazz pianist (1923–1984) 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] Quick facts Background information, Born ... Red Garland Garland at Keystone Korner jazz club, San Francisco, California, May 1978 Background information Born William McKinley Garland, Jr. (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 Musician Instrument Piano Years active 1940s–1984 Label Prestige Formerly of Miles Davis Close Early life and education William…

GENRES: Jazz, Piano