 Photo of organist Milt Buckner. Image by Shaw Artists Corporation (management)/photo by James Kriegsmann, New York, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Milt BucknerMilt Buckner Milt Buckner American jazz pianist and organist (1915–1977) Milton Brent Buckner (July 10, 1915 – July 27, 1977)[2] was an American jazz pianist and organist, who in the early 1950s popularized the Hammond organ.[3] He pioneered the parallel chords style[4] that influenced Red Garland, George Shearing, Bill Evans, and Oscar Peterson. Buckner's brother, Ted Buckner, was a jazz saxophonist. Quick facts Background information, Born ... Milt Buckner Background information Born Milton Brent Buckner (1915-07-10)July 10, 1915 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. Died July 27, 1977(1977-07-27) (aged 62) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Genres Jazz Occupation Musician Instrument(s) Piano, Hammond B3 organ[1] Years active 1930s–1975 Close Early life and career Milton Brent Buckner was born in St. Louis, Missouri.[2] His parents encouraged… (Source: Wikipedia)
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