Roland Hanna

American jazz pianist, composer, and educator. Born February 10, 1932, Detroit, Michigan, USA Died November 13, 2002, Hackensack, New Jersey, USA Known for his virtuosic technique and lyrical improvisation, Hanna studied piano at Eastman School of Music and the Juilliard School. He first received attention in the 50s and 60s, performing with , , and . A versatile musician, comfortable in solo, small group, and big ba…