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Saturday, 12 July 2014

Jazz Greats: Jimmy Rushing

James Andrew Rushing (August 26, 1901 – June 8, 1972)

Jimmy Rushing was beloved by critics and fans. He was the rare vocalist that had a perfect fit in almost every genre of his day. please take a listen here and have an exciting Saturday: Going to Chicago, Harvard Blues (ft. Don  Byas), Sent for you yesterday, Boogie Woogie and I left my baby


Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Rushing
Background information
Birth nameJames Andrew Rushing
BornAugust 26, 1901
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
DiedJune 8, 1972 (aged 70)
New York, New York
GenresBluesjazz
InstrumentsSinging
Associated actsCount Basie

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