Earl Hines

Swing music, Composer

1903 – 1983

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Who was Earl Hines?

Earl Kenneth Hines, universally known as Earl "Fatha" Hines, was an American jazz pianist and bandleader. Hines was one of the most influential figures in the development of jazz piano and, according to one major source, is "one of a small number of pianists whose playing shaped the history of jazz".

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Born
Dec 28, 1903
Duquesne
Also known as
  • Earl 'Fatha' Hines
  • Hines, Earl 'Fatha'
  • Earl Fatha Hines
  • Earl "Fatha" Hines
  • Hines, Earl
  • Earl Kenneth Hines
  • Fatha
Parents
Spouses
Children
Ethnicity
  • African American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Schenley High School
Died
Apr 22, 1983
Oakland

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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