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Arthur W. Hodes (Ukrainian: Артур Гоудс; November 14, 1904 – March 4, 1993), was a Russian Empire-born American jazz and blues pianist. He is regarded by many critics as the greatest white blues pianist.
Apr 25, 2024 · Art Hodes, American jazz and blues pianist known for the emotional commitment of his playing. He is regarded by many critics as the greatest white blues pianist, and he was also a noted composer, jazz writer, historian, and teacher who was particularly devoted to traditional jazz.
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Dec 24, 2015 · Jazz pianist Art Hodes (1904–1993) was born in Ukraine and moved to the U.S. with his family as a baby. While he got his start as a musician in Chicago, his big break came when he moved to...
Aug 1, 2011 · Arthur W. Hodes (November 14, 1904 in Russia; died March 4, 1993 in Harvey, Illinois) is an American jazz pianist born in Ukraine. His family settled in Chicago, Illinois when he was a few months old. His career began in Chicago clubs, but he did not gain wider attention until moving to New York City in 1938.
Mar 5, 1993 · Art Hodes-a legendary jazz-blues pianist who was born in Russia, made a name in 1920s Chicago, and rubbed elbows with Louis Armstrong, Gene Krupa, Benny Goodman, Bix Beiderbecke and Bud...
Mar 4, 1993 · Active. 1920s - 1990s. Born. November 14, 1904 in Mykolaiv, Russian Empire. Died. March 4, 1993 in Harvey, IL. Genre. Jazz. Styles. Dixieland, Jazz Blues, Early Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Piano Jazz. Also Known As. Arthur W. Hodes. Album Highlights. Full Discography. New Releases. Articles. Staff Picks. Advanced Search. Remove Ads. 404 Error.
May 20, 2022 · May 20, 2022. Who Was Art Hodes? Born in 1904 in what today is Ukraine, Art Hodes and his family left the country soon after, likely following a violent wave of attacks against Jewish families in their town. After docking in New York, they settled in Chicago, where a young Hodes began playing blues piano in the city's clubs.
