Jack Gardner

Jack Gardner

Francis Henry Gardner

On 2 records in 1 Record Tribe collection

Played on

I Giganti Del Jazz Vol. 34Erskine Hawkins / Charlie Barnet / Bud Freeman, 1981Piano One O’Clock Jump / Two O’Clock JumpHarry James And His Orchestra, 1941Piano

About

American jazz pianist, composer and bandleader.
Born August 14, 1903 in Joliet, Illinois.
Died November 26, 1957 in Dallas, Texas.

Among others, Gardner played with Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Eddie Condon, Harry James, Sandy Williams. He was also known affectionately as “Jumbo Jack”.