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Earl Hines

Influential pianist whose melodic sense and innovative rhythmic style made him one of the pioneers of modern jazz.
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Album Highlights

  • Four Jazz Giants
    Earl Hines
    Four Jazz Giants
  • Blues in Thirds
    Earl Hines
    Blues in Thirds
  • Paris Session
    Earl Hines
    Paris Session
  • Earl Hines Plays Fats Waller
    Earl Hines
    Earl Hines Plays Fats W …
  • Spontaneous Explorations
    Earl Hines
    Spontaneous Exploration …
  • Piano Man! [ASV]
    Earl Hines
    Piano Man! [ASV]
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Earl Hines

Earl Hines - Artist Details

Active

1920s - 1980s

Born

December 28, 1905 in Duquesne, PA

Died

April 23, 1983 in Oakland, CA

Genre

Jazz

Styles

Big Band Early Jazz Swing Stride Jazz Instrument Piano Jazz

Also Known As

Earl "Fatha" Hines
Earl Kenneth Hines

Member Of

Jack Teagarden-Earl Hines All-Stars
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