Earl Hines' influence in jazz is often compared to which of these figures?
Benny Goodman
Duke Ellington
John Coltrane
Paul Whiteman
Answer
Duke Ellington, like Earl Hines, was a pivotal figure in the development of jazz. Both pianists and bandleaders, they were known for their innovative and influential compositions and arrangements. Hines's groundbreaking work in the 1920s and 1930s, particularly his use of stride piano and his exploration of extended harmonies, laid the foundation for many of the advancements that Ellington would later make.
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