Hank Jones was a renowned jazz pianist who was active in the music industry for over seven decades. He was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi in 1918 and began playing piano at the age of five. He was known for his unique style of playing, which blended elements of swing, bebop, and classical music. He worked with some of the biggest names in jazz, including Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, and Miles Davis. He was also a prolific composer and arranger, writing over 200 compositions. Jones passed away in 2010 at the age of 91.