Harold Danko
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Harold Danko (born June 13, 1947 in Ohio) is an American jazz pianist.
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Born | (1947-06-13) 13 June 1947 (age 76) |
Origin | Sharon, Pennsylvania |
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Piano |
Years active | 1975–present |
Labels | Inner City, Sunnyside, SteepleChase |
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Danko attended Youngstown State University. Among his credits are work in the big bands of Woody Herman and Thad Jones/Mel Lewis, as well as smaller ensembles with Gerry Mulligan, Chet Baker and Lee Konitz.[1][2] He worked often with Rich Perry in the 1990s and also played with Rufus Reid, Kirk Lightsey, Jeff Hirshfield, Edward Simon, and Gregory Herbert.[3][4]
In 1999, Danko released a solo piano tribute album to Chet Baker entitled This Isn't Maybe.[5]