Hank Duncan
Encyclopedia
Hank Duncan was an American
dixieland
jazz
pianist
born in Bowling Green, Kentucky
, probably better known for his work with Fess Williams
, King Oliver, Tommy Ladnier
, Charles "Fat Man" Turner, and many others. He also toured extensively with Fats Waller
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
dixieland
Dixieland
Dixieland music, sometimes referred to as Hot jazz, Early Jazz or New Orleans jazz, is a style of jazz music which developed in New Orleans at the start of the 20th century, and was spread to Chicago and New York City by New Orleans bands in the 1910s.Well-known jazz standard songs from the...
jazz
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
pianist
Pianist
A pianist is a musician who plays the piano. A professional pianist can perform solo pieces, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers, solo instrumentalists, or other performers.-Choice of genres:...
born in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green is the third-most populous city in the state of Kentucky after Louisville and Lexington, with a population of 58,067 as of the 2010 Census. It is the county seat of Warren County and the principal city of the Bowling Green, Kentucky Metropolitan Statistical Area with an estimated 2009...
, probably better known for his work with Fess Williams
Fess Williams
Stanley Williams was an American jazz musician.-Early life:...
, King Oliver, Tommy Ladnier
Tommy Ladnier
Thomas J. "Tommy" Ladnier was an American jazz trumpeter. Clarinetist/writer Mezz Mezzrow rated him second only to Louis Armstrong....
, Charles "Fat Man" Turner, and many others. He also toured extensively with Fats Waller
Fats Waller
Fats Waller , born Thomas Wright Waller, was a jazz pianist, organist, composer, singer, and comedic entertainer...
.