Herbie Nichols
Born: 3rd January 1919, San Juan Hill, Manhattan, New York, U.S.
Died: 12th April 1963, New York City
Nationality: American
Herbert Horatio Nichols was an American jazz pianist and composer who wrote the jazz standard "Lady Sings the Blues". Obscure during his lifetime, he is now highly regarded by many musicians and critics.
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Herbie Nichols
7th May 2020
Between 1955 and 1957 pianist and composer Herbie Nichols recorded four classic albums before passing away in obscurity in 1964, leaving it to later generations to discover his true genius. Matt argues the case for placing Nichols alongside Monk in the pantheon of jazz pianists.
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