Red Garland
William McKinley "Red" Garland Jr. (May 13, 1923 – April 23, 1984) 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.
| Red Garland | |
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Garland at Keystone Korner jazz club, San Francisco, California, May 1978 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | William McKinley Garland, Jr. |
| Born | May 13, 1923 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | April 23, 1984 (aged 60) Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, straight-ahead jazz, bebop, hard bop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Piano |
| Years active | 1940s–1984 |
| Labels | Prestige |
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