Stan Barker, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Stan Barker

English jazz pianist

Date of Birth: 24-May-1926

Place of Birth: Clitheroe, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 02-Jul-1997

Profession: pianist, jazz musician

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Stan Barker (24 May 1926 – 2 July 1997) was an English jazz pianist born in Clitheroe, Lancashire.
He has taught in a variety of educational institutions, including the Royal Northern College of Music, the Belfast School of Music, Merseyside Arts, South Wales Art Association and the Southport Arts Centre.
In addition to teaching jazz, Barker has done recordings and gigs with such artists as Digby Fairweather, Al Grey, Buddy Tate, Al Wood, and Billy Butterfield.
Barker did not become a professional musician until the age of 50 when he formed the Stan Barker Trio.
Barker died at the age of 71.