Dick Twardzik
Jazz Pianist, Musical Artist
1931 – 1955
Who was Dick Twardzik?
Richard Twardzik was a jazz pianist, known for bebop, who worked in Boston for the bulk of his career.
He trained in classical piano as a child, and made his professional debut at 14. He was taught by prominent Boston piano teacher Margaret Chaloff, mother of baritone saxophone player Serge Chaloff, in whose group Twardzik recorded, in addition to one led by Charlie Mariano. Twardzik also worked with Charlie Parker on several occasions toward the end of Parker's life when he was performing locally.
Twardzik became addicted to heroin as a teenager. He died from a heroin overdose while on a European tour with Chet Baker.
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- Born
- Apr 30, 1931
Danvers - Also known as
- Richard Twardzik
- Twardzik, Richard
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- New England Conservatory of Music
- Died
- Oct 21, 1955
Paris
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on July 23, 2013
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