Roland Hanna
A talented pianist with a style diverse enough to fit into swing, bop, and more adventurous settings, Roland Hanna was one of the last in an impressive line of great pianists who emerged in Detroit after World War II (including Hank Jones, Barry Harris, and Tommy Flanagan). After serving in the Army and studying music at Eastman and Juilliard, Hanna made a strong impression playing with Benny Goodman (1958). He worked with Charles Mingus for a period in 1959, and went on to generally lead his own trios. Hanna was an integral part of the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis orchestra (1967-1974), and in 1974 helped found the New York Jazz Quartet (with Frank Wess). He was given knighthood (thus the "Sir") from the President of Liberia in 1970 in recognition for a series of concerts held to benefit Liberian children. Hanna recorded many solo dates and often with a trio, but also composed many works for groups of varying sizes - both for jazz groups and classical ensembles. His piece "Oasis" for piano and orchestra was performed by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in 1993. In addition to his busy performing schedule, Hanna was also an active educator and tenured professor at Queens College in New York. After almost half a century of performing and recording, Sir Roland Hanna passed away at the age of 70 on November 13, 2002 after suffering a heart attack.
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Discografía
9 álbum(es) • Ordenado por Mejores ventas
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Roland Hanna Play Harold Rome's 'Destry Rides Again'
Soul - Editado por Rhino Atlantic el 16 oct. 2007
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Roland Hanna Plays the Music of Alec Wilder
Jazz - Editado por Inner City Records el 1 oct. 1999
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Impressions
Jazz - Editado por Disques Black & Blue el 1 ene. 1978
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The Piano Of Roland Hanna: Easy To Love
Soul - Editado por Rhino - Elektra el 16 ago. 2005
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Trinity
Hans Koller, Attila Zoller, Roland Hanna
Jazz - Editado por L+R Records el 27 feb. 2009
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Plays The Music Of Alec Wilder
Jazz - Editado por Inner City Records el 1 oct. 1999
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