Duke Pearson
- Type: Classic Bandleader
- Country: United States
- Born: August 17, 1932 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- Died: August 4, 1980 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Biography
Duke Pearson was a pivotal American jazz pianist, composer, and producer who helped shape the signature hard bop sound of #Blue Note# Records in the 1960s. Nicknamed "Duke" by his *Duke Ellington*-admiring uncle, he was known for his lyrical and logical piano style. After the death of *Ike Quebec*, Pearson took over as an A&R man for #Blue Note#, producing numerous sessions and recording his own influential albums like 'Wahoo!' and 'Sweet Honey Bee'. His compositions, including the standard 'Jeannine' and 'Cristo Redentor', famously arranged for *Donald Byrd*, showcase his elegant and soulful approach to modern jazz.
Genres
Duke Pearson Discography
- Profile (1960) - Album - rated 3.32/5
- Tender Feelin's (1961) - Album - rated 3.71/5
- Wahoo! (1965) - Album - rated 4.55/5
- Prairie Dog (1966) - Album - rated 3.33/5
- Sweet Honey Bee (1967) - Album - rated 3.55/5
- The Right Touch (1968) - Album - rated 3.59/5
- The Phantom (1969) - Album - rated 3.62/5
Members
- The Duke Pearson Quintet - Member
- Donald Byrd - Member
- Duke Pearson - Member
- Bob Cranshaw - Member
- Walter Perkins - Member
- Johnny Coles - Member
- Earl K. Brent - Member
- Matt Dennis - Member
- Rudy Stevenson - Member
- Paul Mitchell - Member
- Harold Arlen & Johnny Mercer - Member