Billy Maxted

Billy Maxted Billy Maxted American jazz pianist William George Maxted (January 21, 1917 – October 11, 2001) was an American jazz pianist. Quick facts Birth name, Born ... Billy Maxted Birth name William George Maxted Born (1917-01-21)January 21, 1917 Racine, Wisconsin, U.S. Died October 1, 2001(2001-10-01) (aged 84) Fort Lauderdale, Florida Genres Jazz, swing, Dixieland Occupation(s) Musician, arranger Instrument Piano Years active 1937–1960s Labels MGM, Brunswick, Cadence, Seeco Close Career Maxted began his career in 1937 as a member of the Red Nichols big band, for which he wrote arrangements. After three years, he played with Teddy Powell, Ben Pollack, and Will Bradley. He served in the U.S. Navy, then wrote arrangements for the big bands of Claude Thornhill and…

GENRES: Jazz, Piano