Hal Schaefer | |
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| Born | Harold Herman Schaefer (1925-07-22)July 22, 1925 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | December 8, 2012(2012-12-08) (aged 87) Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupations |
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| Instrument | Piano |
| Years active | 1950s–2000s |
Harold Herman "Hal" Schaefer (22 July 1925 – 8 December 2012) was an American jazz pianist and vocal coach. He coached Marilyn Monroe, Mitzi Gaynor, Judy Garland, Robert Wagner, Jane Russell, and Barbra Streisand, in films and musical comedy songs, and composed the film scores to The Money Trap (1965) and The Amsterdam Kill (1977). Schaefer was a pianist in Benny Carter's group, including performing as a pianist in Harry James and Boyd Raeburn's jazz groups and for Peggy Lee and Billy Eckstine. During his career he helped many directors and producers such as Howard Hawks, Harold Prince, and George Cukor.12345
In 2009, Schaefer was nominated by Michael Feinstein for the Best Latin Jazz Award and also for the NEA Jazz Masters. He never left the music industry. Schaefer once performed a musical piece for Eleanor Roosevelt and sang at the United Nations' anniversary in 1955. He moved to Florida in the 1990s and continued to teach voice lessons to students until his death.6
Discography
Albums
| Date | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | The RCA Victor Jazz Workshop | RCA Victor |
| 1959 | Ten Shades of Blue | United Artists |
| 1976 | The Extraordinary Jazz Pianist | Renaissance |
| 1992 | Solo Duo Trio | Discovery |
| 2011 | Brilliant! | Summit |
| 2015 | Jazz Goes to the Movies / Showcase: Great Songs from United Artists Pictures | Fresh Sound |
References
References
- "Hal Schaefer: The Piano Man". AARP. December 19, 2012. Retrieved December 21, 2012.
- Nelson, Valerie J. (December 16, 2012). "Hal Schaefer dies at 87; musician known for Marilyn Monroe liaison". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 21, 2012.
- Schudel, Matt (December 18, 2012). "Hal Schaefer, jazz piano virtuoso and onetime love of Marilyn Monroe, dies". The Washington Post. Retrieved December 21, 2012.
- "Jazz pianist who was romantically linked to Marilyn Monroe". The Tablet Magazine. Retrieved December 21, 2012.
- Weber, Bruce (December 12, 2012). "Hal Schaefer, Jazz Pianist and Marilyn Monroe Friend, Dies at 87". The New York Times. Retrieved December 21, 2012.
- "Hal Schaefer Official Website". Hal Schaefer. Retrieved December 21, 2012.