[3] He pioneered the parallel chords style[4] that influenced Red Garland, George Shearing, Bill Evans, and Oscar Peterson.

[5] Buckner studied piano for three years from the age 10, then at 15 began writing arrangements for the band, he and his brother going on to become active in the Detroit jazz world in the 1930s.

[4] Buckner was part of a Variety Revue of 1950 organized by Lionel Hampton at the Cavalcade of Jazz concert held at Wrigley Field in Los Angeles which was produced by Leon Hefflin, Sr. on June 25, 1950.

[3] Milt Buckner is also known for the use of his song "The Beast" in the film Mulholland Drive and in the title menu of the video game Battlefield: Bad Company.

[3] With Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown With Arnett Cobb With Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis With Roy Gaines With Tiny Grimes With Illinois Jacquet With Floyd "Candy" Johnson With Guy Lafitte With Jay McShann With Buddy Morrow With Andre Persiany With Hal Singer With Buddy Tate With Marcel Zanini