Nat Pierce

Nat Pierce
Nat Pierce, 1961
Background information
Birth nameNathaniel Pierce Blish, Jr.
Born(1925-07-16)July 16, 1925
Somerville, Massachusetts
United States
DiedJune 10, 1992(1992-06-10) (aged 66)
Los Angeles, California
United States
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
InstrumentPiano
LabelsRCA Victor, Concorde Jazz

Nathaniel Pierce Blish Jr., known professionally as Nat Pierce (July 16, 1925 – June 10, 1992) was an American jazz pianist and prolific composer and arranger, perhaps best known for being pianist and arranger for the Woody Herman band from 1951 to 1955. Pieces by Pierce were predominantly created for use in big bands.

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