Musician Dictionary

Peter Appleyard

Canadian vibraphonist (1928–2013) · UK exotica artist

DescriptionCanadian vibraphonist (1928–2013)
Source: Wikidata
Born1928-08-26
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceLincolnshire Cleethorpes
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died2013-07-18
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathOntario Toronto
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaCanada
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryCA
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipCanada
Source: Wikidata
Occupationjazz musician composer musician
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentsvibraphone drum kit
Source: Wikidata
Genresjazz
Source: Wikidata
Member ofThe Calvin Jackson Quartet All Star Swing Band Benny Goodman Sextet Peter Appleyard Orchestra The Rick Wilkins Orchestra Johnny Burt Trombones Peter Appleyard Quartet Mel Torme And His All-Star Quintet The Johnny Burt Society
Source: Discogs, MusicBrainz
AwardsOfficer of the Order of Canada
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

P. Appleyard Pete Appleyard Peter Appleyard & Orch. Peter Appleyard And The All Star Swing Band Peter Appleyard Quintet

Links

Identifiers

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