Died On This Date (May 16, 2010) Hank Jones / Acclaimed Jazz Pianist
themusicsover Hank Jones
July 31, 1918 – May 16, 2010
Hank Jones was a multi-Grammy nominated jazz pianist who came from a musical family that included brothers, Thad Jones and Elvin Jones. An early adapter to the instrument, Jones began playing around his neighborhood in his early teens, and before he knew it, he was playing with Ella Fitzgerald. That was from 1948 to 1953, after which he played with the likes of Charlie Parker, Benny Goodman and Cannonball Adderley, to name just of few of the greats with whom he collaborated. Throughout the ’60s and early ’70s, Jones played in the CBS house band which afforded him the opportunity to play on the Ed Sullivan Show over the years. One highlight was backing Frank Sinatra. Jones released nearly 20 albums throughout his career, and played as a sideman on at least that many as well. He stayed active nearly up to the time of his passing. Hank Jones was 91 when he died on May 16, 2010.
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