Erwin Helfer

Erwin Helfer
Erwin Helfer in his backyard on July 29, 2015
Background information
Born (1936-01-20) January 20, 1936
OriginChicago, Illinois, United States
GenresBoogie-woogie, blues, jazz
OccupationMusician
InstrumentPiano
Years active1970s–present
LabelsRed Beans, Flying Fish, The Sirens
WebsiteOfficial website

Erwin Helfer (born January 20, 1936) is an American boogie-woogie, blues, and jazz pianist. He was born and raised in Chicago. From 1960 to 2023 he recorded on various labels, including Cobra, Chess, Testament, Flying Fish, and The Sirens. He collaborated with blues pianist Jimmy Walker during the 1960s and 1970s and made two recordings with him.

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