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Earl Hines

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Profession
Pianist
Died
Apr 23, 1983
Zodiac
Capricorn
Born in
PA
About
Influential jazz artist whose contributions to jazz piano helped shape jazz history in meaningful ways. He pioneered bebop.
Family
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.

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