Dick Garcia

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Dick Garcia
Birth nameRichard Joseph Garcia
Born (1931-05-11) May 11, 1931 (age 91)
New York City, U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Guitar

Dick Garcia (born May 31, 1931) is an American jazz guitarist.

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Career

Garcia began to play the guitar aged nine. In 1950, he was a member of Tony Scott's quartet. [1] [2] From 1952, he worked with George Shearing, Charlie Parker, Joe Roland, [2] Milt Buckner, Johnny Glasel, Lenny Hambro, Aaron Sachs, and Bobby Scott. [1] He recorded with Shearing in the late 1950s and early 1960s, then with Kai Winding. [1]

Discography

As leader

As sideman

With others

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Kernfeld, Barry, ed. (2002). The New Grove Dictionary of Jazz. Vol. 2 (2nd ed.). New York: Grove's Dictionaries. p. 12. ISBN   1-56159-284-6.
  2. 1 2 Wynn, Ron. "Dick Garcia". AllMusic. Retrieved 9 February 2019.