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Saturday 20 May 2017

Jazz Greats: Herman Foster

Herman Foster (April 26, 1928 – April 3, 1999)


Bebop Jazz Pianist, Herman Foster, was a blind talented Musician (Violin, Clarinet, Saxophone and Piano) that worked as a Sideman and Bandleader during the 1950's and 1960's. He continued working into the 1980's mostly as a studio musician. He was blinded during childbirth through a doctor's malpractice. He died in 1999; please take a listen here and have a good Saturday: Monster beach Blues, Herman's blues and Volare

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herman_Foster
Background Information
BornApril 26, 1928
Philadelphia, U.S.
DiedApril 3, 1999 (aged 70)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Genresbebopjazz
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsPiano
Associated actsLou DonaldsonKing CurtisBill EnglishSeldon PowellAl Casey

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