Nat Pierce
Nathaniel Pierce Blish Jr., known professionally as Nat Pierce (July 16, 1925 – June 10, 1992) was an American jazz pianist and prolific composer and arranger, perhaps best known for being pianist and arranger for the Woody Herman band from 1951 to 1955. Pieces by Pierce were predominantly created for use in big bands.
Nat Pierce | |
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Dick Sheridan (left) and Nat Pierce in New York City, 1961 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Nathaniel Pierce Blish, Jr. |
| Born | July 16, 1925 Somerville, Massachusetts United States |
| Died | June 10, 1992 (aged 66) Los Angeles, California United States |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instrument(s) | Piano |
| Labels | RCA Victor, Concorde Jazz |
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