Earl "Fatha" Hines' band featured the likes of Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie. Express/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Express/Getty Images Review Music Reviews Earl Hines: Big Bands And Beyond On A New Box Set Fresh Air April 11, 2013 Mosaic Records has released Classic Earl Hines Sessions 1928-1945, a seven-disc showcase for the jazz pianist and bandleader. Hines' right hand played lines in bright, clear octaves — and his left hand had a mind of its own. Earl Hines: Big Bands And Beyond On A New Box Set Listen · 8:03 8:03 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/176911006/176911083" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Review Basic Jazz Record Library Earl Hines: ' '65 Piano Solo' August 1, 2001 Earl "Fatha" Hines, often credited with establishing the piano as a solo instrument, revolutionized the 1920s "stride" piano style by playing unusual accents with his left hand. By the time Hines recorded '65 Piano Solo , he had perfected his piano technique into a mellow and modern sound. Earl Hines: ' '65 Piano Solo' 3:59 Toggle more options Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4541772/150877623" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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