Collectables Jazz Classics (series)

Earl "Fatha" Hines With Billy Eckstine / Piano Solos

by Earl Hines / Billy Eckstine

Description by OLDIES.com:

Earl 'Fatha' Hines is thought of as the first modern jazz pianist. His influence can be seen in the work of Nat Cole, Teddy Wilson, and Art Tatum. His piano solos were always showstoppers. This collection features many of them, as well as his album with vocal great Billy Eckstine, which includes the jazz chart topper, "Stormy Monday Blues."

Product Description:

2 LPs on 1 CD: WITH BILLY ECKSTINE (1953)/PIANO SOLOS (1956).

Includes liner notes by Mark Marymont.

WITH BILLY ECKSTINE:

Personnel includes: Earl Hines (piano); Billy Eckstine (vocals); Madeline Green, The Three Varieties.

Recorded between December 1940 and March 1942.

PIANO SOLOS:

Solo performer: Earl Hines (piano).

Recorded on December 15, 1955.