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Born: August 16, 1928 in Indianapolis, IN
Years Active: 50 's
Died: March 17, 1958 in Los Angeles, CA
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
A fine bop-oriented pianist who overcame a slightly crippled left hand (due to polio), Carl Perkins was a victim of his drug problems, passing away when he was just 29. After stints with Tiny Bradshaw and Big Jay McNeely, he became a fixture on the W ...More >>

Discography: 1956 Introducing More >>

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Influenced By: Nat King Cole Duke Ellington Art Tatum Bud Powell John Lewis More >> Followers: Les McCann More >>

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