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Born: March 12, 1935 in Detroit, MI
Years Active: 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's
Died: March 17, 1997 in New York, NY
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
One of many talented Detroit pianists of the 1950s (although one of the lesser-known players), the Bud Powell-inspired Hugh Lawson first gained recognition for his work with Yusef Lateef during the late '50s. He recorded with Harry "Sweets" Edison (1 ...More >>

Discography: 1989 Casablanca 1983 Colour 1977 Prime Time More >>

Similar Artists: Sir Charles Thompson Sir Roland Hanna Fred Hersch Wynton Kelly Norman Simmons More >>

Influenced By: Bud Powell Thelonious Monk Erroll Garner More >>

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