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Monday 26 June 2017

Tribute Mondays: Roland Hanna

Roland Pembroke Hanna (Feb. 10, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan – Nov. 13, 2002 in Hackensack, New Jersey)


Jazz Pianist, Composer and Teacher started his classic piano training at aged 11 years old. But later shifted to Jazz after his enrollment at the Julliard School. His career continued with stints in his Orchestra and other side projects including Sideman work; he died in 2002. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Hanna, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a good Monday: Roland Hanna on Art Ford's Jazz Party 1958  and Blue Lilly

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roland_Hanna
Background information
Birth nameRoland Pembroke Hanna
BornFebruary 10, 1932
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
DiedNovember 13, 2002 (aged 70)
Hackensack, New Jersey
GenresJazzavant-gardejazz fusion
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, bandleader
InstrumentsPiano, electric piano, cello

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