Bertha Hope-Booker, also known as Bertha Hope, born on November 8, 1936, in Los Angeles, California, is an American jazz pianist and educator. She began studying classical piano at the age of three under her parents' guidance. Her interest in jazz was sparked by listening to artists like Shelly Manne, Shorty Rogers, and Bud Powell. Hope-Booker's professional career started with performances in Johnny Otis's band and local trios. In 1960, she married fellow pianist Elmo Hope, with whom she collaborated on the album Hope-Full for Riverside Records. After Elmo Hope's death in 1967, Hope-Booker temporarily retired from music but returned in the 1990s with her debut album as a leader, including Between Two Kings. She has since toured extensively and worked with various artists, notably her second husband, bassist Walter Booker.
