Richard Twardzik

Richard Twardzik
It is difficult to look at Dick Twardzik's life and not think "What a waste" A talented bop-based pianist with a very bright future, Twardzik threw it away. In 1951 Twardzik became a major force in the Boston area, playing with Serge Chaloff and appearing on a radio broadcast with Charlie Parker. His bop style, based in Bud Powell, showed signs of individuality as he worked with Charlie Mariano and Lionel Hampton. In 1955 he went on a European tour with Chet Baker but in Paris died of a heroin...
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Richard Twardzik 1954 Improvisations
By: Richard Twardzik
Credited Role:Main Performer
Song List: Listen to Songs by Twardzik, Richard Warming Up, Nice Work If You Can Get It, 'Round Midnight
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Richard Twardzik Trio Complete Recordings
By: Richard Twardzik Trio
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Song List: Albuquerque Social Swim, Bess, You Is My Woman, Yellow Tang...
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