The Fabulous Earl “Fatha” Hines is a UK reissue compilation LP by jazz pianist Earl Hines, released in 1971 on Music For Pleasure (MFP), the budget imprint of EMI.
The album features classic recordings from Hines’ earlier career, originally dating from the early 1960s, and pairs him with Ralph Carmichael’s Swingin’ Big Band. The performances highlight Hines’ powerful, percussive piano style — a cornerstone of swing and early modern jazz — framed by lush, big‑band arrangements.
Track selections include My Monday Date, I Ain’t Got Nobody, Memories of You, Little Girl, Cavernism, and I Want a Little Girl, blending jazz standards with elegant orchestration. While issued as a budget title, the album preserves high‑quality recordings and showcases Hines’ enduring influence on jazz piano.
This copy is a UK stereo pressing, identifiable by:
Red Music For Pleasure (MFP) label
Catalogue number MFP 1270
Stereo / Mono compatible
℗ 1963 original recording date
Reissue date 1971
“Made in Great Britain”
Orchestra conducted by Ralph Carmichael
The sleeve design — featuring a dramatic performance photograph of Hines at the piano — is typical of early‑1970s MFP jazz releases.
Format: 12” LP
Label: Music For Pleasure (EMI)
Catalogue No.: MFP 1270
Country: UK
Year: 1971
Condition: VG+ / VG+
Earl Hines – The Fabulous Earl “Fatha” Hines 1971 Vinyl Record 12” LP
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