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Avery Parrish (James Avery Parrish) was born on 24 January, 1917 in Birmingham, Alabama, US, is an American jazz pianist, composer and arranger. Discover Avery Parrish's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 42 years old?
| Popular As |
James Avery Parrish |
| Occupation |
Musician, composer, arranger |
| Age |
42 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
24 January, 1917 |
| Birthday |
24 January |
| Birthplace |
Birmingham, Alabama, US |
| Date of death |
10 December, 1959 |
| Died Place |
New York City, New York, US |
| Nationality |
United States
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Avery Parrish Height, Weight & Measurements
At 42 years old, Avery Parrish height not available right now. We will update Avery Parrish's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Avery Parrish Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Avery Parrish worth at the age of 42 years old? Avery Parrish’s income source is mostly from being a successful pianist. He is from United States. We have estimated Avery Parrish's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
pianist |
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Timeline
James Avery Parrish (January 24, 1917 – December 10, 1959) was an American jazz pianist, composer and arranger.
He wrote and recorded "After Hours".
According to a gossip columnist in 1935, Parrish was at that time married to singer Velma Middleton.
Parrish studied at the Alabama State Teachers College, where he played in the Bama State Collegians, an ensemble led by Erskine Hawkins.
Parrish wrote the music to "After Hours", and a 1940 recording of the tune with Hawkins's orchestra resulted in its becoming a jazz standard.
He also wrote arrangements for Hawkins.
He remained in Hawkins's employ until 1942, and recorded with him extensively.
In August 1942 Parrish was injured in a car crash that killed Marcellus Green, one of Hawkins's trumpeters.
They were in a group of five in the vehicle, driving between Pittsburgh and Chattanooga to gigs when it overturned.
Parrish left Hawkins later that year and moved to California.
He was a commercially successful solo pianist there.
Injuries from a bar fight in 1943 ended his career as a pianist.
Parrish was born in Birmingham, Alabama.
His parents were Curley and Fannie G Parrish.
Avery had at least one brother, who became an educator.
Parrish graduated from Parker High School in Birmingham.
He was involved in a bar fight in 1943 – he was hit in the head by a bar stool – which put him in hospital for a few months.
This left him partly paralyzed; he was unable to play music for the rest of his life.
Parrish died of unknown causes on December 10, 1959.
A contemporary report stated that he "had been found lying in Harlem streets five days before he died at the Harlem Hospital. There were no marks of violence on his body."
Author and music executive Arnold Shaw stated that Parrish suffered "a fall down a flight of stairs".
At the time, Parrish was living with his mother on Saint Nicholas Avenue and "working as a porter for a local bottling company."
He was buried in Ferncliff Cemetery, New York.
He was survived by his mother and a brother, Julian.
In 1979, Parrish was inducted into the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame.
