Harvey Call Cobbs Jr. (January 30, 1911 – September 21, 1971)[1] was an American jazz pianist, electric harpsichordist, and organist.
[3] In his youth, Cobbs served as companion and guide to the pianist Art Tatum and later accompanied Billie Holiday and replaced Hampton Hawes in the band of Wardell Gray.
He is best remembered for his work with the free jazz saxophonist Albert Ayler from 1964 through 1970, playing piano, rocksichord, and electronic organ in live performances and recordings.
[4][5] Cobbs was killed in a hit and run collision on September 21, 1971.
With Albert Ayler With John Coltrane With Johnny Hodges With Jack McVea With Jimmy Rushing