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Hugh Lawson

Hugh Lawson

Hugh Lawson (1935 – 1997) was an excellent pianist from Detroit, mostly known for his excellent work with Yusef Lateef in the1960s, and although active later he never achieved the reputation he deserved… … Read entire article »

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Lorraine Geller

Lorraine Geller

Lorraine Geller (1928 – 1958) was an excellent jazz piano artist, one of the best beboppers on the West Coast, but died suddenly from heart failure, so young… … Read entire article »

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Willie “The Lion” Smith

Willie “The Lion” Smith

Willie “The Lion” Smith (1897 – 1973) was one of the earliest piano giants of jazz, an original artist and composer, though mostly known for his many solo performances after the age of fifty. … Read entire article »

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Nat King Cole

Nat King Cole

Nat King Cole (1917–1965) was a superstar in the popular world of singing, and will never be forgotten for hisvocal accomplishment, but as a paradox this overshadowed the fact that he was one of the greatest jazz pianists ever. Download The PIANO of Nat King Cole (PDF-file) … Read entire article »

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Teddy Wilson

Teddy Wilson

Teddy Wilson (1912 – 1986) was a magnificent piano artist, the doorkeeper to the swing era, one of the most important jazz musicians in the thirties and forties, participating in a vast number of recordings, including the early Billie Holiday sessions, brilliant to a large extent because of his solid piano presence… Download The PIANO of Teddy Wilson (PDF-file) … Read entire article »

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Francois Rilhac

Francois Rilhac

Francois Rilhac (1960 – 1992) was a French piano player in the school of stride, a genius with an enormous technique and creativity, a well hidden secret outside of his country but with international qualities, however, he could not cope with life… Download The PIANO of Francois Rilhac (PDF-file) … Read entire article »

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Elmo Hope

Elmo Hope

Elmo Hope (1923- 1967) was one of the most prominent bebop pianists and arrangers, a close friend of Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk, a highly underrated artist… Download The PIANO of Elmo Hope (PDF-file) … Read entire article »

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