Elmo Hope

Elmo Hope
Overshadowed throughout his life by his friends Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk, Elmo Hope was a talented pianist and composer whose life was cut short by drugs. His first important gig was with Joe Morris' RB band (1948-1951). He recorded in New York as a leader (starting in 1953) and with Sonny Rollins, Lou Donaldson, Clifford Brown, and Jackie McLean, but the loss of his cabaret card (due to his drug use) made it very difficult for him to make a living in New York. After touring with Chet...
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Elmo Hope Homecoming!
Homecoming! (1961) - Elmo Hope
By: Elmo Hope
Credited Role:Main Performer
Song List: Listen to Songs by Hope, Elmo Moe, Jr. (Take 4), Moe, Jr. (Take 2), La Berthe
EXPERT RATING: - 4 stars 
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Elmo Hope Informal Jazz
Informal Jazz (1956) - Elmo Hope
By: Elmo Hope
Credited Role:Main Performer
Song List: Wee Jah, Polka Dots and Moonbeams, On It
EXPERT RATING: - 3 stars 
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