About
Hard-bop jazz artist who was largely unnoticed until recordings of his work surfaced following his death.
Before Fame
He collaborated with many of the great artists of his day, including John Coltrane, Dinah Washington, and Billie Holiday.
Trivia
His cover of Kenny Dorham's Prince Albert was the only recorded track of his playing released while he was alive.
Family Life
He studied gospel and classical music while he was young thanks to his mother being a church pianist.
Associated With
His first exposure to jazz was through a Charlie Parker record. He never turned back.
