About Richard Wyands
Lived 1928 – 2019 (aged 91). Richard Wyands was an American jazz musician, pianist and musician.
Richard Francis Wyands (July 2, 1928 – September 25, 2019) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and arranger, best known for his work as a side-man.
Early life Wyands was born in Oakland, California, on July 2, 1928 and grew up in Berkeley. Wyands earned a degree in music from San Francisco State College in 1950.
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Who was Richard Wyands?
hard bop pianist (1928–2019)
When was Richard Wyands born?
Richard Wyands was born on 2 July 1928 in Oakland.
When did Richard Wyands die?
Richard Wyands died on 25 September 2019 in New York City.
What was Richard Wyands's occupation?
Richard Wyands was a jazz musician, pianist and musician.
What nationality was Richard Wyands?
Richard Wyands was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Richard Wyands. https://biography.guide/richard-wyands/
MLA: "Richard Wyands." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/richard-wyands/.
Chicago: "Richard Wyands." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/richard-wyands/.
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