Hank Jones
Pianist

Hank Jones Net Worth

Hank Jones was born on July 31, 1918 in Vicksburg, MS and is known as the Dean of Jazz Pianists. He had a long and successful career, accompanying many stars such as Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald during her tour of England. He was a highly respected musician and his influence on jazz is still felt today.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day July 31, 1918
Birth Place Vicksburg, MS
Age 102 YEARS OLD
Died On May 16, 2010 (age 91)
Birth Sign Leo

💰 Net worth: $350 million (2024)

About

The Dean of Jazz Pianists. He accompanied numerous stars, including Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald during her tour of England.

Before Fame

He started playing at local establishments by the time he was 13, and by his 20s, he had moved from Michigan to New York.

Trivia

He was honored with the Jazz Masters Award by the National Endowment for the Arts in 1989 and was declared an American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) Jazz Living Legend in 2003.

Family Life

His two sisters played piano, and both his brothers, Thad and Elvin, became well-known jazzmen.

Associated With

He played the piano for Marilyn Monroe's infamous rendition of Happy Birthday at the May 19, 1962, Madison Square Garden birthday party for John F. Kennedy.

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