Mickey Tucker, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Mickey Tucker

American pianist

Date of Birth: 28-Apr-1941

Place of Birth: Durham, North Carolina, United States

Profession: pianist, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Mickey Tucker (born April 28, 1941, in Durham, North Carolina) is an American jazz pianist and organist. When he was six, he started on piano, eventually playing in church.
He performed in the 1960s with Little Anthony and the Imperials and Damita Jo, and also accompanied comedian Timmy Rogers.
He entered the jazz world in 1969, working for the next several years with Eric Kloss, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, James Moody, the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra, Eddie Jefferson, and George Benson.
He was music director for Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers.
During the 1980s, he appeared on albums by Phil Woods, Art Farmer, Richie Cole, and Benny Golson.