Hasaan Ibn Ali
American jazz pianist and composer (1931–1980) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the son of the first Shi'ite Imam Ali and grandson of the prophet Muhammad, see Hasan ibn Ali.
Hasaan Ibn Ali (born William Henry Langford, Jr.;[note 1] May 6, 1931 – 1980) was an American jazz pianist and composer.
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Birth name | William Henry Langford, Jr. |
Born | (1931-05-06)May 6, 1931 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | 1980 (aged 48–49) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
Instrument(s) | Piano |
Years active | Mid-1940s–? |
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Ibn Ali was strongly influenced by Elmo Hope, and his playing was rapid and intense, retaining a sense of rhythm even when his style became increasingly unconventional. Only one recording of his playing – The Max Roach Trio Featuring the Legendary Hasaan – was released in his lifetime. Ibn Ali built a reputation in Philadelphia, where he influenced musicians including John Coltrane, but he remained little known elsewhere.