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Hampton Hawes

American jazz pianist (1928-1977) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 48 · Born 98 years ago today

Hampton Barnett Hawes Jr. was an American jazz pianist. He was the author of the memoir Raise Up Off Me, which won the Deems-Taylor Award for music writing in 1975.

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Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1928 to 1977 · aged 48