Hasaan Ibn Ali, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Hasaan Ibn Ali

American musician

Date of Birth: 06-May-1931

Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Date of Death: 01-Jan-0001

Profession: pianist, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Hasaan Ibn Ali (born William Henry Langford, Jr.; May 6, 1931 – 1980) was an American jazz pianist and composer. Ibn Ali was strongly influenced by Elmo Hope, and his playing was rapid and intense, retaining a sense of rhythm even when his style became increasingly unconventional.
Several recordings of his playing may exist, but only one – The Max Roach Trio Featuring the Legendary Hasaan – has been released.
Ibn Ali built a reputation in Philadelphia, where he influenced musicians including John Coltrane, but he remained little known elsewhere.