Jazz Greats: Andrew Hill

Andrew Hill (June 30, 1931 – April 20, 2007)

Jazz Pianist, Bandleader, Educator and Composer, Andrew Hill, was a critically acclaimed Pianist that had success with his 1960's Blue Note Records releases. He went from singing, playing the Accordion and Tap Dancing in talent shows to a reputable Sideman, Composer, Solo Pianist and Educator at numerous Universities (Wesleyan University, University of Michigan, University of Toronto, Portland State University, Harvard University and Bennington College). He died in 2007; please take a listen here and have a sweet Saturday: Black fire and Smoke stack

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Hill

Background information
Born	June 30, 1931[1] Chicago, Illinois, United States
Died	April 20, 2007(aged 75) Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
Genres	Jazz, avant-garde jazz, bebop, hard bop
Occupation(s)	Musician, bandleader, composer
Instruments	Piano, celeste,harpsichord
Years active	1954–2007
Labels	Blue Note,SteepleChase, Soul Note, Palmetto