Norman Simmons (musician)

Norman Simmons (October 6, 1929[1][2] – May 13, 2021)[3] was an American musician, arranger, composer, educator, and most prominently a pianist who worked extensively with Helen Humes, Carmen McRae, Sarah Vaughan, Anita O'Day, and Joe Williams among others.[4][5]

Pianist Norman Simmons in Binghamton NY, 1973.
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  3. ^ Chinen, Nate (May 13, 2021). "Norman Simmons, Pianist Who Made an Elegant Art Out of Accompaniment, Dies at 91". WBGO. Retrieved 2022-03-27.
  4. ^ Porter, Bob (1981). Helen (LP). Helen Humes. Muse Records. MR 5233.
  5. ^ "Piano in the Parlour - Norman Simmons Trio April 11th." Hackettstown Business Improvement District. Retrieved March 1, 2011.