The Entertainer is a 1972 solo album by jazz pianist Jaki Byard.

Recording and music The album was recorded for the Japanese label Victor.Dryden, Ken "Jaki Byard – The Entertainer". Retrieved April 18, 2017. The material is diverse: "ragtime, to classic jazz, standards, and pop fluff of the 1970s, along with the pianist's creative originals".

Releases It was released by Victor. The LP was also released by Storyville.Hyder, Ken (April 1975) "Jazz". Hi-fi News & Record Review. Volume 20.

Track listing "My Man's Gone Now" "Chicago Breakdown" "Tony" "(They Long to Be) Close to You" "Blues for Smokes Brother" "The Entertainer" "Django" "Something's Gotta Give"

Personnel Jaki Byard – piano

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