- Born
- 1918
Spokane - Died
- 1996
Los Angeles - Country
- United States
- Active
- 1940–
- Record labels
- Columbia Records, Capitol Records, Contemporary Records
- Discography
- 4 albums
Biography
Jimmy Rowles was a jazz musician who played piano. Jimmy Rowles was born in 1918 in Spokane and died in 1996 in Los Angeles. The music is usually filed under jazz and soul. Record labels: Columbia Records, Capitol Records and Contemporary Records. The discography here lists 4 albums, from “I'm Glad There Is You” (1987) to “Yellowbird” (2020).
James George Hunter (August 19, 1918 – May 28, 1996), known professionally as Jimmy Rowles (sometimes spelled Jimmie Rowles), was an American jazz pianist, vocalist, and composer. As a bandleader and accompanist, he explored multiple styles including swing and cool jazz.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Jimmy Rowles is credited as a sideman
| 1955 | Music for Torching — Billie Holiday |
| 1957 | Body and Soul — Billie Holiday |
| 1958 | Songs for Distingué Lovers — Billie Holiday |
| 1959 | All or Nothing at All — Billie Holiday |
| 1982 | The Best Is Yet to Come — Ella Fitzgerald |
Standards written by Jimmy Rowles
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| 502 Blues | A minor |
| The Peacocks | B♭ minor |
Studied with
Teacher of
Historic 78 rpm records
- The Duel Dexter Gordon · Roy Porter · Red Callender · Teddy Edwards · Jimmy… · 1947 archive.org ↗
- Blues In Teddy's Flat Teddy Edwards · Jimmy Rowles · Red Callender · Roy Porter · Eddie… · 1949 archive.org ↗
- Me and My Jaguar Buddy Rich and His Orchestra · Rich · Buddy Rich · George Auld ·… · 1954 archive.org ↗
- Let's Fall in Love Buddy Rich And his Orchestra · Arlen · Koehler · Buddy Rich · George… · 1954 archive.org ↗
- Let's Fall In Love Buddy Rich and His Orchestra · Arlen · Koehler · Buddy Rich · George… · 1954 archive.org ↗
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Jimmy Rowles play?
Jimmy Rowles is known for playing piano.
When and where was Jimmy Rowles born?
Jimmy Rowles was born 1918 in Spokane.
What are Jimmy Rowles's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include I'm Glad There Is You (1987), Trio (1989), Music's The Only Thing On My Mind (1997) and Yellowbird (2020).
External links
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