Beryl Booker

A fine swing pianist who gained some attention in the 1950's, Beryl Booker largely dropped out of music by the early 1960's. She was self-taught and never learned to read music. Booker's first major job was with Slam Stewart's trio in 1946; she played off and on with the bassist until 1951. Booker accompanied Dinah Washington and then in 1953 formed her own trio. She had an opportunity to tour ...more