#Movin&039; & Groovin&039;

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Horace Parlan: The Pianist Who Turned Adversity into Art

Introduction: Horace Parlan (1931–2017) was an extraordinary jazz pianist and composer whose life and career were defined by resilience, innovation, and a singular musical voice. Despite the challenges posed by polio, which left his right hand partially disabled, Parlan became a defining figure in hard bop, post-bop, and avant-garde jazz. His artistry, both as a soloist and collaborator,…

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.... tempting.

(more tempting if I had steady income....)