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Al HaigAl Haig Al Haig American jazz pianist This article is about the pianist. For the U.S. general & politician, see Alexander Haig. Alan Warren Haig (July 19, 1922 – November 16, 1982)[1] was an American jazz pianist, best known as one of the pioneers of bebop. Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Al Haig Background information Birth name Alan Warren Haig Born (1922-07-19)July 19, 1922 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. Died November 16, 1982(1982-11-16) (aged 60) New York City, New York Genres Jazz, bebop Occupation Musician Instrument Piano Years active 1944–1982 Labels New Jazz, Spotlite Close Biography Haig was born in Newark, New Jersey, and raised in nearby Nutley.[2] In 1940, he majored in piano at Oberlin College.[3] He started… (Source: Wikipedia)
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