The death of Jaki Byard

stevebop · June-13th-2003, 10:18 AM

Does anyone remember if Jaki Byard's murder was ever solved? I remember reading that his son might have been involved in some way but the details are sketchy. Any insights would be welcome

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Steve Schwartz

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hearsay · June-13th-2003, 11:52 AM

A friend of mine was one of his students who would probably know, but I never heard of any conclusion. I think it remains unsolved. There was speculation about one of his children or some shady people they may have known. What a tragedy.

Gentle Giant · June-14th-2003, 09:47 AM

Forgive my ignorance, but when did it happen? I love his live recordings with Alan Dawson and Joe Farrell at Lenny's on the Turnpike in nearby Peabody, MA.

Chris Castelle · June-14th-2003, 03:15 PM

Early 1999. I remember drummer George Schuller dedicating Byard's composition Ode To Charlie Parker to Byard himself during a performance with his Schulldogs group shortly after his death.

Jimmy Cantiello · June-15th-2003, 01:09 AM

Click on the link below if you want any more information.....

http://elvispelvis.com/jakibyard.htm#obit