HJ
Hank Jones
(1918–2010)
Pianist
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Hank Jones was a pianist, best known for Too Late for Manly Hands.
Quick Facts About Hank Jones
- Born
- July 31, 1918
- Died
- May 16, 2010
- Profession
- Pianist
- Notable works
- Too Late for Manly Hands
About Hank Jones
Henry Jones Jr. was an American jazz pianist, bandleader, arranger, and composer. Critics and musicians have described Jones as eloquent, lyrical, and impeccable. In 1989, The National Endowment for the Arts honored him with the NEA Jazz Masters Award. He was also honored in 2003 with the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) Jazz Living Legend Award. In 2008, he was awarded the National Medal of Arts. On April 13, 2009, the University of Hartford presented Jones with an honorary Doctorate of Music for his musical accomplishments.
Biography source: Wikipedia
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