Edgar Hayes

A talented pianist best-known for his big band recording of "Stardust," Edgar Hayes never became a major name but he worked steadily throughout his long career. Hayes graduated with a music degree from Wilberforce University. He toured the South with Fess Williams' Orchestra in 1922 and two years later led his Blue Grass Buddies in Ohio. Hayes worked with Lois Deppe (1925) before heading a series of groups including the Eight Black Pirates and his Symphonic Harmonists. Hayes played and arranged for the Mills Blue Rhythm Band during 1931-36, staying with the band after it was t...