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Biography of Dick Hyman

Dick Hyman is an American jazz pianist, composer, and arranger celebrated for his encyclopedic mastery of piano styles, from ragtime and stride to bebop and beyond, earning him the nickname "the keyboard chameleon." A prolific musician, he has worked as a studio pianist, a film composer for Woody Allen, and the musical director for programs like The Dick Cavett Show, while also composing concert works and leading various ensembles. His deep knowledge of jazz history is showcased in his solo performances and recordings, where he authentically channels the spirits of artists from Jelly Roll Morton to Art Tatum.