Herbie Nichols

About

Herbie Nichols (January 3, 1919 – April 12, 1963), was an American jazz pianist and composer. Obscure during his lifetime, he is now highly regarded by many musicians and critics. Herbie was born in New York City. During much of his life he was forced to take work as a Dixieland musician instead of playing the types of jazz he preferred. He performed originally in bop groups, but is best known today for his own highly original compositions, program music which combines bop

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   Lady Sings the Blues

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   2300 Skiddoo

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   The Third World

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   Double Exposure

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   Step Tempest

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   Blue Chopsticks

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   Dance Line

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   Cro-Magnon Nights

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   Amoeba's Dance

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