Hasaan Ibn Ali
Hasaan Ibn Ali (born William Henry Langford, Jr.; May 6, 1931 – 1980) was an American jazz pianist and composer.
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.…
Artist details
- Type
- Person
- Area
- United States
- Born
- May 6th, 1931
- Died
- 1980
- Genres
- Labels
- Rhino