Elmo Hope was one of the most gifted and unique artists of the hard bop period. He was also a close boyhood friend of Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk. I always liked the story they spent time together listening to Bach and playing for each other.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
The Music of Elmo Hope
Elmo Hope was one of the most gifted and unique artists of the hard bop period. He was also a close boyhood friend of Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk. I always liked the story they spent time together listening to Bach and playing for each other.
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