Jaki Byard
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Jaki Byard (June 15, 1922 - February 11, 1999) was a jazz piano player. He was noteworthy for his eclectic style, incorporating everything from ragtime and stride to free jazz.
He recorded extensively with Charles Mingus. He also made important recordings as a sideman with Eric Dolphy, Booker Ervin and Sam Rivers. As a leader, he recorded a string of albums for the Prestige label during the 1960s.
Byard was killed during a burglary of his apartment.