John Mehegan

John Mehegan John Mehegan American jazz pianist, lecturer and critic (1916–1984) John Francis Mehegan (June 6, 1916 – April 3, 1984) was an American jazz pianist, lecturer and critic. Quick facts Born, Died ... John Mehegan Born (1916-06-06)June 6, 1916 Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. Died April 3, 1984(1984-04-03) (aged 67) New Canaan, Connecticut Genres Jazz Occupations Musician, lecturer, critic Instrument Piano Close Early life Mehegan was born in Hartford, Connecticut, on June 6, 1916, although he sometimes gave the year as 1920.[1] He began playing the violin in 1926 and played for seven years without enjoying it.[1] He initially taught himself to play the piano by matching his fingers to the notes played on a player piano.[1] He went on to…

GENRES: Jazz, Piano