Edgar Hayes

Edgar Junius Hayes (May 23, 1902 – June 28, 1979)[1] was an American jazz pianist and bandleader.

Born in Lexington, Kentucky, United States,[2] Hayes attended Wilberforce University, where he graduated with a degree in music in the early 1920s.

[2] In 1922, he toured with Fess Williams, and formed his own group, the Blue Grass Buddies, in Ohio in 1924.

[2] In 1925, he played with Lois Deppe, and later in the decade led the groups Eight Black Pirates and the Symphonic Harmonists.

From 1931 to 1936, Hayes played in and arranged for the Mills Blue Rhythm Band.