American jazz pianist and bandleader (1903-1983), who is considered one of the most influential figures in the development of jazz piano; his big band during the late 1920s consisted of legendary players like Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker. Bandleader Count Basie once said that Hines was, 'the greatest piano player in the world.' Vintage glossy 5.5 x 3.5 postcard photo of Hines seated and smiling at his Schulze Pollmann piano, signed on the reverse in ballpoint, "Yours fingerly, Earl 'Fatha' Hines." In fine condition. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.
