Herbie Nichols

Resource id #76

Herbie Nichols

Herbert Horatio Nichols (January 3, 1919 – April 12, 1963) was an American jazz pianist and composer who wrote the jazz standard "Lady Sings the Blues". Obscure during his lifetime, he is now highly regarded by many musicians and critics.

Birth and Death Data: Born January 3, 1919 (New York City), Died April 12, 1963 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1950

Roles Represented in DAHR: piano

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role	Audio
Decca	80257		12/6/1950	Elephant rock	Charlie Singleton Orchestra		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	80258		12/6/1950	Alligator rock	Charlie Singleton Orchestra		instrumentalist, piano

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Nichols, Herbie," accessed November 2, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/333849.

Nichols, Herbie. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 2, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/333849.

"Nichols, Herbie." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 2 November 2024.