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Gene Rodgers
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Gene Rodgers was an American jazz pianist and arranger. He is best known for being the pianist on Coleman
Hawkins' famous 1939 recording of "Body and Soul".
Rodgers worked professionally from the mid-1920s, and in the next few years made recordings with Clarence
Williams and King Oliver in addition to playing with Chick Webb and Teddy Hill. He started his own variety show
in the 1930s, doing tours of Australia and England; while in the latter in 1936 he recorded with Benny Carter.
Upon his return he played with Coleman Hawkins (1939–40), Zutty Singleton, and Erskine Hawkins (1943)
Gene Rodgers: At the Astor
Gene Rodgers was the pianist on Coleman Hawkins' seminal recording of Body and Soul in 1939. For some reason, Rodgers didn't record nearly as often as he should have given his ability. Perhaps he preferred playing live rather than sweating re-takes in the studio. Or he wasn't as outgoing as others when it came to networking ...
Gene Rodgers: Lost Pianist
One of jazz's most enduring hits is Coleman Hawkins' October 1939 recording of Body and Soul. The rendition ranks pretty near the top of every jazz fan's list of favorites in terms of daring and influence. The tenor saxophone came into prominence after Hawk's recording and its sound would never be the same. [Pictured above, Gene ...