Avery Parrish | |
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| Birth name | James Avery Parrish[1] |
| Born | January 24, 1917 Birmingham, Alabama, US |
| Died | December 10, 1959 (aged 42) New York City, New York, US |
| Genres | Jazz, blues |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, arranger |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Years active | 1930s–1943 |
James Avery Parrish (January 24, 1917 – December 10, 1959) was an American jazz pianist, composer and arranger. He wrote and recorded "After Hours". Injuries from a bar fight in 1943 ended his career as a pianist.