Hampton Hawes

piano · 1928–1977 · Los Angeles

Born in Los Angeles, Hampton Hawes is a West Coast pianist influenced by Bud Powell, often heard in trio. He released most of his records on Contemporary.

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Styles

• West Coast
• Hard bop

Landmark tracks

• The Green Leaves of Summer (1964)

Sources

• Source

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