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Saturday 22 April 2017

Jazz Greats: Hank Jones

Henry "Hank" Jones Jr. (July 31, 1918 – May 16, 2010)


Jazz Pianist, Bandleader, Arranger and Composer, Hank Jones, worked on many important pieces with Charlie Parker and others and for a number of years was also the in house Pianist for both the Savoy Label and CBS Studios. He recorded over 60 solo Albums and his catalog also boast numerous sideman projects. He died in 2010; please take a listen here and have a sweet Saturday:  Lazy afternoonIn A Sentimental Mood, The song is you (Charlie Parker), Take my hand, Precious Lord with Charlie Haden and Oh, what a beautiful morning

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hank_Jones
Background information
BornJuly 31, 1918
Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedMay 16, 2010 (aged 91)
Bronx, New York
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
InstrumentsPiano
Years active1944–2010
LabelsVerveSavoyEpicCapitol,ArgoImpulseConcord,CheskySony
Associated actsElla FitzgeraldEmily Remler,Charlie HadenNancy WilsonCharlie ParkerSalena JonesRoberta Gambarini

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