Dick Hyman

Dick Hyman, born on March eighth, nineteen twenty-seven, is a distinguished American jazz pianist and composer whose career spans over seventy years. Renowned for his versatility, Hyman has excelled as a pianist, organist, arranger, music director, electronic musician, and composer, showcasing his ability to adapt to a myriad of musical styles.

In recognition of his contributions to the jazz genre, Hyman was honored as a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters fellow in two thousand seventeen. His artistry has been celebrated by critics, with DownBeat magazine describing him as 'a pianist of longstanding grace and bountiful talent,' capable of navigating styles from stride to bop to modernist sound-painting.

Beyond his musical achievements, Hyman's family also carries a legacy in the arts. His daughter, Judy Hyman, is a founding member of The Horse Flies, an alternative rock and folk band based in Ithaca, New York. Additionally, his grandson, Adam Charlap Hyman, has made a name for himself as a designer and artist.