Gary Peacock
Gary Peacock (May 12, 1935 – September 4, 2020) was an American jazz double-bassist.[1] He recorded a dozen albums under his own name/[2] He also performed and recorded with major jazz figures such as Albert Ayler, Paul Bley, and Bill Evans.
Gary Peacock | |
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 Peacock performing in July 2003 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | May 12, 1935 Burley, Idaho, U.S. |
| Died | September 4, 2020 (aged 85) Olivebridge, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, avant-garde jazz, free jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, educator |
| Instruments | Double bass |
| Years active | 1956–2020 |
| Associated acts | Paul Bley, Albert Ayler, Masabumi Kikuchi, Keith Jarrett, Jack DeJohnette, Paul Motian, Marc Copland |
Peacock died at his home in Olivebridge, New York on September 4, 2020 at the age of 85.[3]
References
- ↑ Porter, Lewis (2001). "Peacock, Gary". Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians 4. New York: G. Schirmer, Inc.. 2746.
- ↑ "Gary Peacock: Discography". Discogs.com. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
- ↑ "Gary Peacock, Master Jazz Bassist, Is Dead at 85". The New York Times. September 9, 2020.
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