Jimmy Rushing, Aquarium, NYC, ca August 1946. Photography by William P. Gottlieb.

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Jimmy Rushing

Jimmy Rushing Jimmy Rushing American blues and jazz singer (1901–1972) James Andrew Rushing (August 26, 1901[2] – June 8, 1972)[3] was an American singer and pianist from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S., best known as the featured vocalist of Count Basie's Orchestra from 1935 to 1948.[4] Quick facts Background information, Born ... Jimmy Rushing Rushing in 1946 Background information Born James Andrew Rushing (1901-08-26)August 26, 1901 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. Died June 8, 1972(1972-06-08) (aged 70) New York City, U.S. Genres Jump blues jazz Occupations Singer pianist musician Instruments Vocals piano Years active 1924–1972[1] Formerly of Jelly Roll Morton, Billy King, Walter Page's Blue Devils, Bennie Moten, Count Basie, Humphrey Lyttelton, Dave Brubeck, Buck Clayton Close Rushing was known as "Mr.…

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GENRES: Blues, Rhythm & Blues, Male Vocalist