Pianists · b. 1968

Kevin Hays

American musician

Born
1 May 1968
New York City
Country
United States
Active
1985–
Record labels
ACT Music, SteepleChase
Discography
12 albums

Biography

Kevin Hays is a jazz musician who plays piano. Kevin Hays was born on 1 May 1968 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: ACT Music and SteepleChase. The discography here lists 12 albums, from “El Matador” (1991) to “Bridges” (2023).

Kevin Hays (born May 1, 1968) is an American jazz pianist and composer. He began playing in New York while still at high school and led his first record date in 1990. He has recorded more than twenty albums as leader or co-leader, including three each for SteepleChase and Blue Note Records. He led a long-standing trio with bassist Doug Weiss and drummer Bill Stewart, and has also sung with his New Day Trio of bassist Rob Jost and drummer Greg Joseph.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

El Matador 1991
Seventh Sense 1994
Crossroad 1995
Go Round 1995
Andalucia 1997
Piano Works III: Open Range 2005
New Day 2015
Across the Sea 2019
Hope 2019
All Things Are 2021
American Ballad 2022
Bridges 2023

Also plays on

Albums where Kevin Hays is credited as a sideman

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Kevin Hays play?

Kevin Hays is known for playing piano.

When and where was Kevin Hays born?

Kevin Hays was born 1 May 1968 in New York City.

What are Kevin Hays's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include El Matador (1991), Seventh Sense (1994), Crossroad (1995), Go Round (1995) and Andalucia (1997).

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