Earl Hines
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About
Earl Kenneth Hines, universally known as Earl "Fatha" Hines, (28 December 1903 – 22 April 1983) was a jazz musician, often referred to as "the first modern jazz pianist". In 1928 (on his 25th birthday) Hines began leading his own big band. For over 10 years his was "The Band" in Al Capone's Grand Terrace Cafe — Hines was Capone's "Mr Piano Man". Hines recorded for Victor in 1929, then after a gap for Brunswick from 1932-1934, Decca from 1934-1935
Top Tracks
St. James Infirmary Blues
FathaCottontail
Once Upon A TimeFantastic, That's You
Once Upon A TimeBlack And Tan Fantasy
Once Upon A TimeI Ain´t Got Nobody
At His BestI'm Beginning To See The Light
Stride RightTippin' In
Stride RightSecond Balcony Jump
Fatha & His Flock on TourSweet Georgia Brown
Jazz Era, Earl Hines Vol.3
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Discography
Tour De Force
Album2017Duet!
Album2015Fatha
Album2014Earl Hines Plays George Gershwin
Album2008Earl 'Fatha' Hines
Album2003It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing
Album2003Swingin' Down
Album2003Just You, Just Me
Album2002Ralph Gleason's Jazz Casual
Album2001The Quintessence: Chicago – New York – Hollywood 1928–1946
Album2000
