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Born: August 26, 1903 in Oklahoma City, OK
Years Active: 20 's, 30 's, 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's
Died: June 08, 1972 in New York, NY
Genre: Vocal

Biography:
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 ...More >>

Discography: 2008 Jazz Odyssey of James Rushing, Esq./Jimmy Rushing & Smith Girls 1971 You and Me That Used to Be 1971 Goin' to Chicago 1968 Sent for You Yesterday 1968 Livin' the Blues More >>

Filmograpy:

1993	Masters of American Music: Bluesland - A Portrait of American Music
1991	Jazz Masters Vintage Collection, Vol. 1
1986	Count Basie and Friends Plus Louis Jordan
1962	Jazz Casual: Jimmy Rushing

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Influenced By: Bessie Smith Leroy Carr More >> Followers: Louis Jordan Big Joe Turner Wynonie Harris Jimmy Witherspoon Big Miller More >>

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