ABOUT
Earl Hines (December 28, 1903 - April 22, 1983, b. Earl Kenneth Hines), aka Earl "Fatha" Hines, was a highly acclaimed and pioneering jazz pianist and bandleader who became famous during the 1930s and early 1940s. One of the most influential figures in the development of jazz piano along with Art Tatum, Hines' unique trumpet-style playing made use of such techniques as fast octaves, accented off-beats, sudden stops, and brief silences. His many hits include the lively "Rhythm Sundae" (1937), the bluesy "Boogie Woogie On St. Louis Blues" (1940), and his jazzy cover of the Isham Jones/Gus Kahn-penned pop standard, "It Had To Be You" (1944, with Madeline Greene & The Three Varieties).
Best known songs (with years) include:
- Boogie Woogie On St. Louis Blues (1940)
- It Had To Be You (1944)
Pop charts debut year: 1933
Years active: 1921-1983
Genres: Jazz, swing
Labels: Bluebird, Columbia, Brunswick, Fantasy, Capitol, RCA Victor, Impulse, Verve, Delmark, Black & Blue, Black Lion
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