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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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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In Jazz We Trust
Jazz - Released by Rare Jazz Recordings on Jul 19, 2019
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