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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Remastered Hits, Vol 3 (All Tracks Remastered)
Jazz - Released by jjjedizionimusicali on 27 jan. 2022
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A Prairie Windstorm
Jazz - Released by prairie windstorm on 4 feb. 2023
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In a Dressing Room
Jazz - Released by dressing room on 4 feb. 2023
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Jazz 4 Life
Jazz - Released by The Blue Mile Records on 19 jul. 2019
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Crowns Collection
Jazz - Released by cr & ti masters on 22 feb. 2014
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Elmo Hope
Jazz - Released by White Christmas on 29 nov. 2023
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Giants Of Jazz
Jazz - Released by Harlem Jazz Records on 18 nov. 2022
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