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Ο Earl “Fatha” Hines, για κάποιους ο μεγαλύτερος πιανίστας στην ιστορία της jazz, δεν έπαψε στιγμή να δημιουργεί από το ξεκίνημα της καριέρας του στα ‘1920s μέχρι το θάνατό του στα 1983. Έξω από τους περιορισμούς των κυρίαρχων τάσεων, είχε ένα προσωπικό στιλ που συνδύαζε υπερβατική δεξιοτεχνία και ανεξάντλητη μελωδική έμπνευση. Κανείς δεν ήξερε να σουινγκάρει όπως αυτός, όταν έπαιζε σόλο. Τον ακούμε ηχογραφημένο το 1957 στο Παρίσι, στο στάνταρ του Duke Ellington. Μαζί του οι Guy Pedersen – bass, Gus Wallez – drums

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Earl “Fatha” Hines, for some the greatest pianist in the history of jazz, did not cease to create from the beginning of his career in the ‘1920s until his death in 1983. Outside the constraints of dominant trends, he possessed a unique style that combined transcendent virtuosity and unlimited melodic inventiveness. No one could swing like he did, when he played solo. Here he is recorded in Paris, 1957 on the Duke Ellington’s standard, along with Guy Pedersen – bass, Gus Wallez – drums

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* For my friends who didn’t know, or first timers here, Oannes [aka Socratis Papahatzis] is my husband, partner in life and music and the one with my undying admiration. Together we have a band MK-O [the music of Marina Kanavaki & Oannes]. So, it’s my pleasure to share with you his [and sometimes mine] musical selections. • Do visit his site. He has my highest recommendation!