Jazz pianist and guitarist. Originally from Youngstown, Ohio, his family moved to Baltimore when he was a youngster. After WWII he attended Peabody Conservatory and Larry London School of Music. He played all the clubs on Baltimore’s The Block, and The Avenue (Pennsylvania Avenue). He played in many popular big bands including those of Lionel Hampton, Count Basie, Paul Williams, Tiny Grimes, and Cootie Williams. Pritchett passed away in August 1969.
