Duke Pearson

Duke Pearson Duke Pearson American jazz pianist and composer (1932–80) Columbus Calvin "Duke" Pearson Jr. (August 17, 1932 – August 4, 1980)[1] was an American jazz pianist and composer. Allmusic describes him as having a "big part in shaping the Blue Note label's hard bop direction in the 1960s as a record producer."[2] Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Duke Pearson Background information Birth name Columbus Calvin Pearson Jr. Born (1932-08-17)August 17, 1932 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S Died August 4, 1980(1980-08-04) (aged 47) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S Genres Jazz hard bop soul jazz Occupations Musician composer record producer Instrument Piano Years active 1950s–1980 Labels Blue Note Atlantic Close Early life Pearson was born Columbus Calvin Pearson Jr. in Atlanta, Georgia,[1] to…

GENRES: Jazz, Piano