Hank Jones
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Hank Jones.
Hank Jones artist page: interviews, features and/or performances archived at NPR Music
Concerts
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June 17, 2010 Celebrate the late pianist with this recording from the 1998 Gilmore Festival in Kalamazoo, Mich.
December 12, 2007 Jazz legends perform alongside younger stars on the 18th edition of NPR's annual holiday tradition.
Studio Sessions
September 10, 2010 Hear the jazz musicians behind the iconic 1959 photo with documentary filmmaker Jean Bach.
August 6, 2010 We remember the late pianist's long legacy with a 2009 session on Piano Jazz.
Interviews & Profiles
January 15, 2012 The venerable jazz bassist says there's nothing more illuminating than improvisation.
August 30, 2009 Jones and his late brothers will be honored at next month's 30th Detroit Jazz Festival.
July 17, 2007 At 89, pianist Hank Jones says he plans to keep playing as long as he can move his fingers.
June 20, 2005 The legendary jazzman, who turns 87 on July 31, 2005, has released a new CD, For My Father,
Discover Songs
June 8, 2005 The much-awaited new CD from Coldplay; Electronic psychedelica from Kasabian; Indian high-tech r...
August 1, 2001 "The greatest living pianist" recorded this album in tribute to jazz legend Fats Waller.
News
May 17, 2010 Jones was the last of a musical dynasty, as well as a linchpin in the history of jazz.
May 17, 2010 Fresh Air remembers jazz pianist Hank Jones with clips from a 2005 interview.
Reviews
March 12, 2012 Two recent albums offer contrasting perspectives on the intersection of two American music styles.
December 5, 2008 James Moody and Hank Jones' Our Delight displays the virtues of jazz with warmth and grace.
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December 25, 2007 WBGO host Gary Walker shares his favorite jazz recordings of 2007, led by the late Michael Brecker.
August 1, 2001 "The greatest living pianist" recorded this album in tribute to jazz legend Fats Waller.
More Stories
January 1, 2012 Two legendary musicians pair up to gracefully interpret traditional hymns and spirituals.
December 21, 2011 Hear five wholly-endorsed tracks from a few of the standout Christmas jazz records of this year.
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May 18, 2010 The producer of NPR's JazzSet shares her memories of recording Hank Jones in 1998.
May 17, 2010 Hear interviews, performances and features of the elegant Jones, who was 91 when he died Sunday.
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August 31, 2009 Hear the music of the Jones brothers (Hank, Elvin and Thad), just in time for a big jazz festival.
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August 4, 2009 It's Haden's birthday this week, so here's a chance to celebrate with five of his best songs.
