Dick Garcia


Dick Garcia is an American jazz guitarist.

Career

Garcia began to play the guitar aged nine. In 1950, he was a member of Tony Scott's quartet. From 1952, he worked with George Shearing, Charlie Parker, Joe Roland, Milt Buckner, Johnny Glasel, Lenny Hambro, Aaron Sachs, and Bobby Scott. He recorded with Shearing in the late 1950s and early 1960s, then with Kai Winding.

Discography

As leader

A Message from Garcia The Fourmost Guitars with Jimmy Raney, Chuck Wayne, Joe Puma

As sideman

When Lights Are Low I Hear Music Lullaby of Birdland Taking a Chance On Love Jazz Conceptions Satin Latin A Jazz Date with George Shearing The Swingin's Mutual! Satin Affair San Francisco Scene Smooth & Swinging
With others