Dick Garcia

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Dick Garcia
Birth nameRichard Joseph Garcia
Born (1931-05-11) May 11, 1931 (age 92)
New York City, U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Guitar

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

Career[edit]

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[edit]

As leader[edit]

  • A Message from Garcia (Dawn, 1956)
  • The Fourmost Guitars with Jimmy Raney, Chuck Wayne, Joe Puma (ABC-Paramount, 1957)

As sideman[edit]

  • When Lights Are Low (MGM, 1955)
  • I Hear Music (MGM, 1955)
  • Lullaby of Birdland (MGM, 1957)
  • Taking a Chance On Love (MGM, 1958)
  • Jazz Conceptions (MGM, 1958)
  • Satin Latin (MGM, 1959)
  • A Jazz Date with George Shearing (MGM, 1961)
  • The Swingin's Mutual! (Capitol, 1961)
  • Satin Affair (Capitol, 1962)
  • San Francisco Scene (Capitol, 1962)
  • Smooth & Swinging (MGM, 1962)

With others

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c 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. ^ a b Wynn, Ron. "Dick Garcia". AllMusic. Retrieved 9 February 2019.