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Pianists · 1928–1977

Hampton Hawes

American jazz pianist (1928–1977)

Born: 13 November 1928
Los Angeles
Died: 22 May 1977
Los Angeles
Country: United States
Record labels: Enja Records, Prestige, Contemporary Records
Discography: 33 albums

Biography

Hampton Hawes was a jazz musician who played piano and electric piano. Hampton Hawes was born on 13 November 1928 in Los Angeles and died on 22 May 1977 in Los Angeles. The music is usually filed under jazz and bebop. Record labels: Enja Records, Prestige and Contemporary Records. The discography here lists 33 albums, from “The Trio, Volume 2: This Is Hampton Hawes” (1956) to “Live at the Jazz Showcase in Chicago, Volume One” (2020).

Hampton Barnett Hawes Jr. (November 13, 1928 – May 22, 1977) 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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Discography

Studio and live albums

The Trio, Volume 2: This Is Hampton Hawes 1956

The Trio, Volume 3: Everybody Likes Hampton Hawes 1956

Four! 1959

For Real! 1961

Green Leaves of Summer 1964

Key for Two 1969

The Seance 1969 · Live

Anglo American Jazz Phase 1 1971

Spanish Steps 1971

I'm All Smiles 1972

Universe 1972

Blues For Walls 1973

Northern Windows 1974

Memory Lane Live 1977

Recorded Live At The Great American Music Hall 1983 · Live

Live at the Jazz Showcase in Chicago, Volume Two 1989 · Live

Blues for Bud 1990

All Night Session!, Volume 2 1991

All Night Session!, Volume 3 1991

Live at the Montmarte 1995 · Live

Something Special 1995 · Live

All Night Session 1996

At the Piano 1996

Bird Song 1999

Memorial 1999 · Live

The Sermon 2002

Hamp's Piano 2011

For Real! 2012

Live at the Jazz Showcase in Chicago, Volume One 2020 · Live

Jam Session

The Challenge

The East/West Controversy

Historic 78 rpm records

Fairy Dance Teddy Edwards · Robert "Iggie" Shevak · Roy Porter · Hampton Hawes ·… archive.org ↗
It's the Talk of the Town Teddy Edwards · Robert "Iggie" Shevak · Roy Porter · Hampton Hawes ·… archive.org ↗
It's You or No One Hampton Hawes Trio · Hampton Hawes · Joe Mondragon · Shelly Manne ·… · 1952 archive.org ↗
Don't Get Around Much Anymore Hampton Hawes Trio · Hampton Hawes · Joe Mondragon · Shelly Manne ·… · 1952 archive.org ↗
Jumping Jacque Hampton Hawes Trio · Hampton Hawes · Joe Maondragon · Shelly Manne · 1952 archive.org ↗
Thou Swell Hampton Hawes Trio · Hampton Hawes · Joe Mondragon · Shelly Manne ·… · 1952 archive.org ↗
NIGHT AND DAY HARRY BABASON TRIO · Harry Babason · Hampton Hawes · Larry Bunker ·… · 1952 archive.org ↗
WHERE OR WHEN HARRY BABASON TRIO · Harry Babason · Hampton Hawes · Larry Bunker ·… · 1952 archive.org ↗

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Hampton Hawes play?

Hampton Hawes is known for playing piano and electric piano.

When and where was Hampton Hawes born?

Hampton Hawes was born 13 November 1928 in Los Angeles.

What are Hampton Hawes's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include The Trio, Volume 2: This Is Hampton Hawes (1956), The Trio, Volume 3: Everybody Likes Hampton Hawes (1956), Four! (1959), For Real! (1961) and Green Leaves of Summer (1964).

External links

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