Al Tinney

Allen "Al" Tinney (May 28, 1921 – December 11, 2002) was an American jazz pianist. Born in Ansonia, Connecticut, Tinney was a child actor on the stage, and was a cast member in the original production of George Gershwin's Porgy and Bess in 1935. He led the house band at Monroe's from 1939 to 1943 featuring the likes of Charlie Parker, Max Roach, "Little" Benny Harris, George Treadwell, and Victor Coulsen. He was an influential bebop pianist, whose style can be heard echoed in the playing of Bud Powell, George Wallington, Al Haig, and Duke Jordan. He died in Buffalo in 2002.

Al Tinney

Allen "Al" Tinney (May 28, 1921 – December 11, 2002) was an American jazz pianist. Born in Ansonia, Connecticut, Tinney was a child actor on the stage, and was a cast member in the original production of George Gershwin's Porgy and Bess in 1935. He led the house band at Monroe's from 1939 to 1943 featuring the likes of Charlie Parker, Max Roach, "Little" Benny Harris, George Treadwell, and Victor Coulsen. He was an influential bebop pianist, whose style can be heard echoed in the playing of Bud Powell, George Wallington, Al Haig, and Duke Jordan. He died in Buffalo in 2002.