Hampton Hawes was an American jazz pianist born on November 13, 1928, in Los Angeles, California. He was a prominent figure in the West Coast jazz scene and is particularly noted for his work during the 1950s. Hawes played with some of the leading jazz musicians of his time, including Dexter Gordon, Wardell Gray, and Art Pepper. His style was deeply rooted in bebop, and he was known for his fast, intricate playing an
... ViacHampton Hawes was an American jazz pianist born on November 13, 1928, in Los Angeles, California. He was a prominent figure in the West Coast jazz scene and is particularly noted for his work during the 1950s. Hawes played with some of the leading jazz musicians of his time, including Dexter Gordon, Wardell Gray, and Art Pepper. His style was deeply rooted in bebop, and he was known for his fast, intricate playing and his ability to blend with other musicians seamlessly.
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