Milt Buckner

Milt Buckner (1915–1977) was an American jazz pianist and organist known for popularizing the Hammond organ in the early 1950s. He pioneered a unique style of parallel chords that influenced notable jazz musicians like Red Garland and Oscar Peterson, and he had a significant career from the 1930s until his death in 1977, including roles with bands led by Cab Calloway and Lionel Hampton. Buckner's contributions to jazz also extend to his own recordings, and he is featured in popular media such as the film "Mulholland Drive."

GENRES: Jazz, Organ, Piano, Composer

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