Elmo Hope
Overshadowed throughout his life by his friends Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk, Elmo Hope was a talented pianist and composer whose life was cut short by drugs. His first important gig was with Joe Morris' R&B band (1948-1951). He recorded in New York as a leader (starting in 1953) and with Sonny Rollins, Lou Donaldson, Clifford Brown, and Jackie McLean, but the loss of his cabaret card (due to his drug use) made it very difficult for him to make a living in New York. After touring with Chet Baker in 1957, Hope relocated to Los Angeles. He performed with Lionel Hampton in 1959, recorded with Harold Land and Curtis Counce, and returned to New York in 1961. A short prison sentence did little to help his drug problem and, although he sounds fine on his trio performances of 1966, he died a little over a year later. Elmo Hope's sessions as a leader were cut for Blue Note, Prestige, Pacific Jazz, Hi Fi Jazz, Riverside, Celebrity, Beacon, and Audio Fidelity; his last albums were initially released on Inner City. Hope was also a fine composer, although none of his songs became standards.
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In That Golden Summer Time
Jazz - Released by golden times on Jul. 6, 2017
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As Light As Straw
Jazz - Released by cappo digital on Feb. 22, 2017
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A Bouquet Of Hits
Jazz - Released by cappo digital on Feb. 22, 2017
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Id Like To Hear That Song Again
Jazz - Released by wonderful music on Oct. 27, 2016
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Bound To Be a Winner
Jazz - Released by The Most Wanted Hits on Feb. 16, 2016
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Gentleman Tunes
Jazz - Released by The Most Wanted Hits on Feb. 11, 2016
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Keep Calm and Listen Elmo Hope
Jazz - Released by Blue Moon Recordings on Dec. 11, 2015
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All the Best
Jazz - Released by Vintage Jukebox on Jan. 10, 2020
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In Jazz We Trust
Jazz - Released by Rare Jazz Recordings on Jul. 19, 2019
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