Hines Earl "Fatha"

Earl Hines Earl Hines American jazz pianist (1903–1983) Earl Kenneth Hines, also known as Earl "Fatha"[nb 1] Hines (December 28, 1903[nb 2] – April 22, 1983), 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, Birth name ... Earl "Fatha" Hines Hines in 1936 Background information Birth name Earl Kenneth Hines Born (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 Occupation(s) Musician, bandleader Instrument Piano Years active 1920s–1983 Labels Columbia, Brunswick, Fantasy, Capitol, RCA Victor,…

GENRES: Jazz, Piano