Borah Bergman
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About
Free jazz artist who began learning clarinet before switching to piano.
Before Fame
He really didn't seek public acclaim until the 1970s, preferring to develop his skills in private as he earned a living working as a schoolteacher.
Trivia
He was ambidextrous with both hands being independent of each other and of equal speeds. He preferred to call it ambi-ideation.
Family Life
His parents were Russian immigrants.
Associated With
His impressive approach to solo performance earned him comparisons to Art Tatum .
