Herbie Nichols

Herbie Nichols
Background information
Born
Herbert Horatio Nichols

(1919-01-03)January 3, 1919
San Juan Hill, Manhattan, New York, U.S.
DiedApril 12, 1963(1963-04-12) (aged 44)
New York, U.S.
GenresJazz
OccupationsMusician, composer
InstrumentPiano
LabelsBlue Note, Bethlehem

Herbert Horatio Nichols (January 3, 1919 – April 12, 1963) was an American jazz pianist and composer who wrote the jazz standard "Lady Sings the Blues". Obscure during his lifetime, he is now highly regarded by many musicians and critics.

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