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Hank Jones

Hank Jones (1918–2010) was an American pianist, composer and bandleader.

Also recorded as Henry Jones.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Henry William Jones, Jr.

Born at Vicksburg in 1918, died at New York City in 2010.

In detail

Hank Jones studied at Oakland University. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are jazz.

Employment is recorded with Osaka College of Music. Membership is recorded of The Great Jazz Trio, The Gigi Gryce - Donald Byrd Jazz Laboratory and Hank Jones Trio.

Distinctions recorded are National Medal of Arts, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and NEA Jazz Masters.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Hank Jones”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q447907: Hank Jones

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