Dick Wellstood

Dick Wellstood Dick Wellstood American jazz pianist (1927–1987) Richard MacQueen Wellstood (November 25, 1927 – July 24, 1987)[1] was an American jazz pianist. Quick facts Birth name, Born ... Dick Wellstood Birth name Richard MacQueen Wellstood Born (1927-11-25)November 25, 1927 Greenwich, Connecticut, U.S. Died July 24, 1987(1987-07-24) (aged 59) Palo Alto, California, U.S. Genres Jazz Occupation Musician Instrument Piano Years active 1940s–1980s Close Career He was born in Greenwich, Connecticut, United States.[1] Wellstood's mother was a graduate of the Juilliard School who played church organ.[2] Wellstood took piano lessons as a boy, though he was self-taught as a performer of stride and boogie-woogie.[2] Beginning in 1946, he played boogie-woogie, swing, stride piano, and dixieland[2] with bands led by Bob Wilber.[3]…

GENRES: Jazz, Piano