Memorial Page for Hank Jones (née Henry William Jones, Jr.)

Jul 31, 1918 – May 16, 2010(91 years)Died in:New York City, New York

American jazz pianist, bandleader, arranger and composer

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July 31st, 2026

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Biography

Birthplace

Vicksburg, Warren County

Place of Death

New York City, New York

Nationality

United States

Occupation(8)

pianist composerjazz musicianbandleadermusic arrangerrecording artist songwriter university teacher

Awards(3)

National Medal of ArtsGrammy Lifetime Achievement AwardNEA Jazz Masters

Education(1)

Oakland University

Hank Jones (* July 31, 1918 in Vicksburg; † May 16, 2010 in New York City) was an american jazz pianist, bandleader, arranger and composer. He was 91 years old. He studied at Oakland University. His awards include National Medal of Arts, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and NEA Jazz Masters.

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Born in Vicksburg, Warren County

1918

NEA Jazz Masters

1989

Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

2009

Died in New York City, New York

2010

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Hank Jones (née Henry William Jones, Jr.). Forever remembered.