Hampton Hawes19281977] was one of jazz\'s greatest pianists.
In eloquent and humorous language Hampton Hawes tells.
Kennedy granted Hawes an Executive Pardon.
In 1963 President John F.
At the time of his celebration as New Star of the Year by downbeat magazine (1956), Hawes was already struggling with a heroin addiction that would lead to his arrest and imprisonment, and the interruption of a brilliant career.
Among his peers from California the self-taught Hawes was second only to Oscar Peterson.
Hampton Hawes19281977] was one of jazz\'s greatest pianists