Artist - Frank Hewitt
Frank Hewitt was a fixture on the New York jazz scene since the mid-fifties. Over the years he played regularly with Cecil Payne, Howard McGhee, Charles Davis, and the late saxophone legend Clarence "C" Sharpe. He was the featured artist at Smalls for over eight years until his passing on September 5th, 2002 at age 66. He appeared in the Living Theater's landmark production of "The Connection," and played with Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, John Coltrane, among a long list of notables. Musicians acknowledge him as a master, and the most under-recognized bebop pianist of his generation. His influences were Elmo Hope, Bud Powell, and Thelonious Monk. At Smalls, he influenced a generation of contemporary artists, and pianists from around the world came to hear him. His few recordings are among the most sought-after collector's items among musicians in New York.
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Frank Hewitt - We Loved You
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Frank Hewitt - Not Afraid To Live
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Frank Hewitt - Four Hundred Saturdays
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Frank Hewitt - Fresh From The Cooler
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Frank Hewitt - Out Of The Clear Black Sky
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Frank Hewitt - Salience
