Died On This Date (November 11, 2011) Michael Garrick / Jazz Pianist
themusicsover Michael Garrick
May 30, 1933 – November 11, 2011
Michael Garrick was an influential English pianist and composer who was one of the earliest practitioners of merging jazz with poetry recitations. Mostly self-taught on the piano, Garrick formed his first group while studying English literature in college. During the late ’60s, Garrick began working choral groups into his music, a style which quickly earned him praise. Over the course of a career that spanned five decades, Garrick released over 30 albums and collaborated on numerous others. In 2010, he was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire. As reported by Tiny Mix Tapes, Michael Garrick passed away on November 11, 2011. He was 78.
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