Jimmy Rushing

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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:
1971You and Me That Used to Be
1971Goin' to Chicago
1968Sent for You Yesterday
1968Livin' the Blues
1967Who Was It Sang That Song?
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Filmograpy:
1993Masters of American Music: Bluesland - A Portrait of American Music
1991Jazz Masters Vintage Collection, Vol. 1
1986Count Basie and Friends Plus Louis Jordan
1962Jazz Casual: Jimmy Rushing
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Influenced By:
Leroy Carr
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Ma Rainey
Ethel Waters
Duke Ellington
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Followers:
Louis Jordan
Big Joe Turner
Wynonie Harris
Big Miller
Julia Lee
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