Age, Biography and Wiki
| Birth Day | September 27, 1924 |
| Birth Place | New York City, NY |
| Age | 96 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Jul 31, 1966 (age 41) |
| Birth Sign | Libra |
Net worth: $13 Million (2024)
About
One of the pioneers of bebop, along with
Before Fame
He began playing piano at age five, and by age 10, he could imitate
Trivia
He was severely beaten by the police while visiting Philadelphia at the age of 20, an incident that left him incoherent and mentally unstable. He was institutionalized several times throughout his life, including in 1947, during which he was given electroconvulsive therapy, and again in 1951, following an arrest for marijuana possession.
Family Life
His father was a stride Pianist who recognized his son's talents early on and enrolled him in classical-piano lessons.
Associated With
He drew great inspiration from his colleague and fellow Pianist Thelonious Monk.
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