Hank Marr

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  • Born: Columbus, OH
  • Died: Columbus, OH
  • Years Active: 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s

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Biography Wikipedia

Wikipedia:

Hank Marr (30 January 1927–16 March 2004) was a soul jazz and hard bop Hammond B3 organist and pianist born in Columbus, Ohio, probably best known for his many albums recorded under his own name for the Double-time record label.

Leader: Columbus natives Hank Marr and (Tenor Saxophonist) Rusty Bryant co-led a group that toured for several years (beginning in 1958 going into 1960’s). Later, Marr led a group that featured Electric Guitarist/Singer James Ulmer . Ulmer first recorded professionally with Marr in 1964. Ulmer later toured Europe under Marr in 1966-1967.

Sideman: As a sideman, Marr made a name for himself playing with many accomplished musicians. In the late 1960s, Marr performed in a duo with guitarist Floyd Smith (musician) in Atlantic City, NJ.

Marr had two minor hit singles, "Greasy Spoon" (U.S. #101, 1964) and "Silver Spoon" (U.S. #134, 1965).

Selected Discography

Greasy Spoon (King, 1962)Latest teentime dance steps (King, 1962)Live at the Club 502 (King, 1963)Sounds from the Marr-ket place (King, 1964)It's about time ! (Double Time, 1995)Groovin' it (Double Time, 1996)Hank and Frank (with Frank Foster) (Double Time, 1997)