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Born: June 27, 1923 in New York, NY
Years Active: 50 's, 60 's
Died: May 19, 1967 in New York, NY
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
Overshadowed throughout his life by his friends Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk, Elmo Hope was a talented pianist and composer whose life was cut short by drugs. His first important gig was with Joe Morris' R&B band (1948-1951). He recorded in New ...More >>

Discography: 1980 Hope from Rikers Island 1966 Final Sessions, Vol. 2 1966 Final Sessions, Vol. 1 1963 Sounds from Rikers Island 1961 Hope Full More >>

Similar Artists: Herbie Nichols Walter Bishop, Jr. Sonny Clark Wynton Kelly Dollar Brand More >>

Influenced By: Thelonious Monk Bud Powell More >> Followers: Bob Moses Kenny Barron Herbie Hancock More >>

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