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Also known as Jimmie Rowles

(1918–1996) American jazz pianist

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United States
Active from
1918-08-19
Active to
1996-05-28
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Jimmy Rowles (August 19, 1918 – May 28, 1996) was an American jazz pianist who was best known as an accompanist. He also released a number of albums under his own name, and explored various idioms including swing and cool jazz. Born in Spokane, Washington, Rowles studied at the University of Washington, Seattle. After moving to Los Angeles, he joined Lester Young's group in 1942. He was known as a young protege of Ben Webster, with whom he recorded many classic jazz albums in the '50's. <a href

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Instance of
human
Given name
Jimmy
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Spokane
Place of death
Los Angeles
Occupation
jazz musician
Student of
Ben Webster
Genre
soul
Instrument
piano
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date of death
1996-05-28
date of birth
1918-00-00
start of work period
1940-00-00
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