John Arthur "Jaki" Byard, a renowned jazz musician, died on February 11, 1999, at the age of 76 in his home in Hollis, Queens, New York. Byard was a multi-instrumentalist known for his eclectic style, which spanned various genres of jazz. His death was caused by a single gunshot wound to the head, and it remains an unsolved mystery. Byard was found lying faceup on his living room sofa, dressed in yellow pants, a plaid shirt, white socks, and slippers. The bullet entered through his nose, travele
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