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Herbie Nichols

Talented yet overlooked jazz pianist who played everything from Dixieland to bop to free jazz.
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Herbie Nichols

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Herbie Nichols - Artist Details

Active

1930s - 1960s

Born

January 3, 1919 in New York City, NY

Died

April 12, 1963 in New York City, NY

Genre

Jazz

Styles

Post-Bop Bop Swing New Orleans Jazz Revival Jazz Instrument Piano Jazz

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