Hines Earl "Fatha"

Earl Hines Earl Hines American jazz pianist (1903–1983) Earl Kenneth Hines (December 28, 1903[nb 1] – April 22, 1983), also known as Earl "Fatha"[nb 2] Hines, was an American jazz pianist and bandleader. He was one of the most influential figures in the development of jazz piano and, according to one source, "one of a small number of pianists whose playing shaped the history of jazz".[1] Quick facts Background information, Born ... Earl "Fatha" Hines Hines in 1936 Background information Born Earl Kenneth Hines (1903-12-28)December 28, 1903 Duquesne, Pennsylvania, U.S. Died April 22, 1983(1983-04-22) (aged 79) Oakland, California, U.S. Genres Jazz swing Occupations Musician bandleader Instrument Piano Years active 1921–1983 Labels Columbia Brunswick Fantasy Capitol RCA Victor Impulse! Verve Delmark…

GENRES: Jazz, Piano