Jon Mayer

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Jon Mayer
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Background information
Birth nameJon David Stone Mayer
Born (1938-09-07) September 7, 1938 (age 85)
Harlem, New York City, New York, U.S.
Genres Jazz
Hard bop
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
Instrument(s)Piano
LabelsReservoir, Fresh Sounds, A-Records, UDJ

Jon Mayer (born September 7, 1938 in New York City) is an American jazz pianist and composer.

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Discography

As leader

As sideman

With Jackie McLean

With John Coltrane

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