Earl Zindars (September 25, 1927 – August 15, 2005) was an American composer of jazz and classical music.
Trained as a classical and jazz percussionist, Zindars went on to compose works for both orchestra and piano.
Many of his jazz piano works were recorded by his friend Bill Evans, including "Elsa" (1961), "How My Heart Sings" (1962), "Mother of Earl" (1968), "Sareen Jurer" (1974), and "Quiet Light" (1977).
Pianist Bill Cunliffe brought out a CD entitled How My Heart Sings, dedicating it exclusively to the music of Zindars.
"Zindars, who expressed himself more through his music than words, composed his final composition less than a month" before dying; "it was called 'Roses for Annig' and was dedicated to his wife of 43 years.