Dick Hyman was born on March 8, 1927, which makes him just shy of 87 1/2 years of age on August 9, 2014 performances at Piedmont Piano Company in Oakland, California — part of Mike Lipskin’s Stride Summit, a generous tradition. Mr. Hyman remains a marvel of consistently surprising creative joy.
A little cosmology, with HOW HIGH THE MOON:
Jerome Kern’s YESTERDAYS:
For Mister Waller, YACHT CLUB SWING:
May your happiness increase!
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Mr. Hyman continues to be one of the finest pianists who ever approached the bench. These three videos represent about 16 minutes of pianistic bliss. Great post, Michael.