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Quote by Andrew Hill

“I was talented but crazy, semi-autistic and eccentric.”

Quote by Andrew Hill

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Andrew Hill was an influential American jazz pianist and composer, born on June 30, 1931, and passed away on April 20, 2007. His musical style was unique, blending elements of jazz, classical, and African music, and had a profound impact on the development of jazz in the later generations. more

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