Death:Death by Heart Attack 23 April 1984 (Age 60) chart Placidus Equal_H.
American modern jazz pianist known for his work as a bandleader and for helping popularize the block chord style of piano playing along with Miles Davis during the 1950s. Garland became famous in 1954 when he joined the Miles Davis Quintet, featuring John Coltrane, Philly Joe Jones, and Paul Chambers. Together, the group recorded their famous Prestige albums, Miles: The New Miles Davis Quintet (1954), Workin, Steamin, Cookin, and Relaxin. Garlands style is prominent in these seminal recordings—evident in his distinctive chord voicings, his sophisticated accompaniment, and his musical references to Ahmad Jamals style. Garland also played on the first of Daviss many Columbia recordings, Round About Midnight (1957). In 1958, Garland formed his own trio. Among the musicians the trio recorded with are Pepper Adams, Nat Adderley (Cannonball Adderleys brother), Ray Barretto, Kenny Burrell, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Jimmy Heath, Harold Land, Philly Joe Jones, Blue Mitchell, Ira Sullivan, and Leroy Vinnegar. The trio also recorded as a quintet with John Coltrane and Donald Byrd. He continued recording until his death from a heart attack on 23 April 1984 at the age of 60. Link to Wikipedia biography Read less
Vedic Persona: Uncover the secrets of your true self with a personalized AI-generated personality report based on the in-depth analysis of your Vedic horoscope. Discover your unique strengths, challenges, and opportunities with the help of cutting-edge AI technology.
Experience the freedom of a simpler, more intuitive workflow with our advanced astrologer app. Learn astrology effortlessly with our user-friendly tools.