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Jimmy Rushing
Biography
Jimmy Rushing
Born
August 26, 1903 in Oklahoma City, OK

Died
June 8, 1972

Years Active:
20s | 30s | 40s | 50s | 60s | 70s

 
He was known as "Mister Five-By-Five" -- an affectionate reference to his height and girth -- a blues shouter who defined and then transcended the form. The owner of a booming voice that radiated sheer joy in whatever material he sang, Jimmy Rushing could swing with anyone and dominate even the loudest of big bands. ...
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Nat King Cole Willie Dixon Joe Williams Sister Rosetta Tharpe

Influences
Louis Armstrong & Duke Ellington Louis Armstrong Louis Armstrong & Oscar Peterson Duke Ellington Duke Ellington & John Coltrane Duke Ellington & Coleman Hawkins

Performed Songs By
Berlin, Irving Count Basie Count Basie & Joe Williams Count Basie And His Orchestra Count Basie/Oscar Peterson Earl Hines Hoagy Carmichael & Friends Louis Armstrong & Duke Ellington Louis Armstrong Louis Armstrong & Oscar Peterson

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