'Pianist, arranger and songwriter
Onaje Allan Gumbs began playing piano at age 7, drawing his early inspiration from
Henry Mancini. He studied classical piano and honed his skill in multiple genres, from jazz and pop to R&B and soul, and has played with greats such as
Woody Shaw,
Nat Adderley and
Cassandra Wilson. On this 1998 episode of
Piano Jazz, Gumbs performs several original compositions, including "The First Time We Met" and "The Eyes Of Wisdom."
Originally broadcast in the winter of 1998.' -- +NPR Music
Published on September 18, 2015 13:03