Herbie Nichols

Herbie Nichols
Background information
Birth nameHerbert Horatio Nichols
Born(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
Occupation(s)Musician, 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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