Earl Hines

Earl Kenneth Hines, better known as Earl Hines or "Fatha" Hines (28 December, 1903 near Pittsburgh – 22 April, 1983 in Oakland, CA) was a prominent jazz pianist.

Earl Kenneth Hines, better known as Earl Hines or "Fatha" Hines (28 December, 1903 near Pittsburgh – 22 April, 1983 in Oakland, CA) was a prominent jazz pianist.

Earl Hines was born in the Pittsburgh suburb of Duquesne, Pennsylvania. His father was a brass band cornetist, and his mother a church organist. Hines at first intended to follow his father's example and play cornet, but then developed a greater attraction to the piano.