Earl Hines

Quick Facts

Full Name	Earl Hines
Occupation	Pianist
Date Of Birth	Dec 28, 1903(1903-12-28)
Age	121
Date Of Death	April 22, 1983, Oakland, CA
Birthplace	Duquesene
Country	United States
Birth City	Pennsylvania
Horoscope	Capricorn

Earl Hines Biography

Earl Hines is one of the most popular and richest Pianist who was born on December 28, 1903 in Duquesene, Pennsylvania, United States. Influential jazz artist whose contributions to jazz piano helped shape jazz history in meaningful ways. He pioneered bebop.

He met Louis Armstrong in Chicago when he was 21, leading to a lengthy collaboration and close friendship between the two.

He wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a cornet player, but playing the instrument hurt him behind the ears, so he embraced the piano. He married wife Janie with whom he fathered actress Janear Hines.

Earl Hines Net Worth

Earl Hines is one of the richest Pianist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Earl Hines 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He moved to Chicago, Illinois, in 1925, which was known as the jazz capital of the world at the time and was famous for Jelly Roll Morton, King Oliver, and other jazz greats.

He gave Charlie Parker his big break, but ended up firing Parker for his inability to show up on time for performances and for his general lack of discipline.

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Who is Earl Hines Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Earl Ranked on the list of most popular Pianist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Earl Hines celebrates birthday on December 28 of every year.

Top Facts about Earl Hines

1. Earl Hines was born in 1903 in Duquesne, Pennsylvania.
2. He played with Louis Armstrong’s Hot Five and Hot Seven.
3. Hines pioneered the use of “trumpet-style” piano playing.
4. His hit song “Rosetta” sold over a million copies.
5. Hines influenced jazz pianists such as Thelonious Monk and Oscar Peterson.
6. He continued to perform until his death in 1983 at age 79.
7. Hines was known for his virtuosic improvisation skills on the piano.
8. He recorded over 100 albums throughout his career.
9. In 1964, he received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
10. Hines is considered one of the most influential jazz pianists of all time.

What was Earl Hines known for?

Earl Hines, in full Earl Kenneth Hines, byname Fatha, (born Dec. 28, 1903, Duquesne, Pa., U.S.—died April 22, 1983, Oakland, Calif.), American jazz pianist, bandleader, and composer whose unique playing style made him one of the most influential musicians in jazz history.

Who inspired Earl Hines?

Hines was also inspired by the great cornetist Joe Smith in his approach to playing the melody and improvising. In the mid-’20s, many of Earl Hines’ musical associates encouraged him to try working in Chicago. He made the move, and before long was working in Erskine Tate’s Orchestra at the Vendome Theater.

Who was in Earl Hines big band?

Earl “Fatha” Hines’ band featured the likes of Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie. By 1928, Earl Hines was jazz’s most revolutionary pianist, for two good reasons. His right hand played lines in bright, clear octaves that could cut through a band. His left hand had a mind of its own.

Where is Earl Hines from?

Duquesne, PA

Who is the father of jazz?

Louis Armstrong – Louis Armstrong Home Museum. Louis Armstrong was born in a poor section of New Orleans known as “the Battlefield” on August 4, 1901. By the time of his death in 1971, the man known around the world as Satchmo was widely recognized as a founding father of jazz—a uniquely American art form.