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Hank Hehmsoth: Jazz Pianist, Composer, Artist, Scholar, Teacher
🎶 Performances, Compositions, and Collaborations
Step into the creative world of jazz pianist, composer, bandleader, and published jazz historian Hank Hehmsoth. From captivating live performances and original compositions to dynamic projects, bands, archival research, and featured compilations, Hank’s work celebrates the rich, evolving spirit of jazz. His artistry spans performance, visual art, and scholarship — reflecting a lifelong commitment to jazz as living culture.
🎨 Hank Hehmsoth ArtWorks Series
The ArtWorks Series is a curated collection of Hank Hehmsoth’s visual explorations, where music and art intersect in striking, expressive forms. Drawing inspiration from jazz, improvisation, and storytelling, these works transform sound into sight — each piece offering a bold interpretation of rhythm, mood, and emotion. Whether reimagining album covers, capturing live performance energy, or exploring abstract musical landscapes, the ArtWorks Series invites viewers into a vivid world where creativity knows no boundaries.
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2025 Artwork collection
— a growing collection where sound and sight converge in fresh, expressive pieces.
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Blu-Escape series
Nine paintings inspired by the Blu-Escape album, each translating a composition into vivid visual form.
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Music Themes series
Transforms the essence of music into visual experiences — portraits, rhythmic abstractions, and jazz life moments.
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Mother Goose series
A playful set of five paintings blending jazz rhythms with timeless childhood stories.
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Double Vision series
Captures the collaborative spirit and energy of the jazz duo Double Vision (Hank Hehmsoth & John Mills).
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Album Cover series
This series showcases the artwork I’ve created for my personal record releases.
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Concert Posters series
Celebrates a decade of jazz performances through vibrant, energetic poster art.
📚 Hank’s Research & Journalism: Rediscovering the Legends of Jazz & Film Music
As a jazz historian and published journalist, Hank Hehmsoth dives deep into the worlds of jazz, film music, and musical storytelling. His research uncovers rare performances, forgotten masters, and the untold stories behind the music that shaped generations — bringing these discoveries to new audiences through articles, retrospectives, and media features.
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➡ Just Jazz
Unearthed after 50 years, rare episodes from the 1970 PBS series Just Jazz reveal jazz legends in their prime. -
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➡ The History of Jazz Drums
A deep dive into the history, techniques, and artistry of Jazz Drummers, featuring Mel Lewis’s epic 32-part 1989 presentation. -
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➡ Goldsmith Film Retrospective
A five-part tribute to the legendary film composer Jerry Goldsmith, celebrating the unforgettable music that defined generations of cinema.
