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Herbie NicholsHerbie Nichols Herbie Nichols American jazz pianist and composer (1919–1963) Herbert Horatio Nichols (January 3, 1919 – April 12, 1963)[1] was an American jazz pianist and composer who wrote the jazz standard "Lady Sings the Blues". Obscure during his lifetime, he is now highly regarded by many musicians and critics.[2] Quick facts Background information, Born ... Herbie Nichols Background information Born Herbert Horatio Nichols (1919-01-03)January 3, 1919 San Juan Hill, Manhattan, New York, U.S. Died April 12, 1963(1963-04-12) (aged 44) New York, U.S. Genres Jazz Occupations Musician, composer Instrument Piano Labels Blue Note, Bethlehem Close Life Herbie Nichols was born in San Juan Hill, Manhattan, New York, United States,[1] to parents from St. Kitts and Trinidad, and grew up in… (Source: Wikipedia)
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