From NKAA, Notable Kentucky African Americans Database (main entry)
Hayes, Edgar J.
(born: 1904 - died: 1979)Edgar J. Hayes was born in Lexington, KY. A pianist who worked with many bands, he was known for his tinkling interpretations of the songs Star Dust and In the Mood. Hayes was a graduate of Wilberforce University. For more see Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians, 9th ed., edited by L. Kuhn; and The New Grove Dictionary of Jazz, 2nd ed., edited by B. Kernfeld.
