Garnet Clark

Swing pianist, born c. 1914 in Washington, D.C., died c. late 1938 at L'Hopital Sainte Anne, France. Played piano for drummer Tommy Myles' band in Washington from c. 1930. Moved to New York c. 1934, recorded with Alex Hill and worked for Charlie Barnet. Went to Europe with Benny Carter in 1935. Did solo work in 1936 and toured Switzerland as accompanist for Adelaide Hall. In autumn 1937 suffered mental breakdown and spent the rest of his life in a hospital.