Fred Hunt

Herbert Frederick Hunt (21 September 1923 – 25 April 1986) was an English jazz pianist.

Early life Born in London as the younger son of a pianist mother and a cellist father, he enjoyed thorough musical education from his parents. However, Hunt was a self taught pianist.

Other albums include Peals on Velvet (trio) recorded 1968, Elegie (trio with Roy Rubin and Lennie Hastings) recorded 1978 and Blues 'n' Boogie a duo with Mike Bracewell and one track with Alex Welsh added on cornet.

He toured with Wild Bill Davison late in the 1970s and played with Welsh once more in the early 1980s, before retiring due to failing health. He still played frequently at London's PizzaExpress Jazz Club until his death in 1986. He died in Weybridge, Surrey aged 62.

He is best remembered for his long association with the Alex Welsh band and, as such, became a top pianist in both modern jazz and trad jazz musical settings.