Hank Jones
Jazz pianist Hank Jones will forever be remembered as the man playing the piano
during Marilyn Monroe's famous 'Happy Birthday Mr. President' performance in
1962. However, the six times Grammy Award winning musician's career encompassed
a far wider musical spectrum than the presidential cabaret slot and Jones was a
highly respected bandleader, arranger and composer as well as an outstanding
jazz pianist.
He is the brother of jazz drummer Elvin Jones and trumpeter Thad Jones both of
whom had successful careers in their own right. At the age of 13 he was
regularly playing loca...
Mack The KnifeFrank Sinatra, Hank Jones and Quincy Jones
Around the World
4:52
If I Were a BellHank Jones and Frank Wess
West of 5th
5:00
The Nearness of YouErnie Wilkins, Hank Jones, Ernie Royal, Joe Wilder, Ray Copeland, Donald Byrd, Kenny Clarke, Wendell Marshall and Idrees Sulieman
Top Brass Featuring Five Trumpets
2:37
Going HomeHank Jones and Charlie Haden
Not In Our Name
4:11
Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans?Hank Jones and Tiffany
Jumpin' With Jonah
Taking a Chance On LoveErnie Wilkins, Hank Jones, Ernie Royal, Joe Wilder, Ray Copeland, Donald Byrd, Kenny Clarke, Wendell Marshall and Idrees Sulieman
Top Brass Featuring Five Trumpets
3:43
