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    Jimmy Rowles
    Jimmy Rowles

    American jazz pianist.

    Born 19 August 1918, Spokane, Washington, USA.
    Died 28 May 1996 (age of 77), Los Angeles, California, USA.
    Father of jazz trumpet/fluegelhorn player/vocalist Stacy Rowles and rock guitarist Gary Rowles.
    Best known as an accompanist. He also released a number of albums under his own name, and explored various idioms including swing and cool jazz.
    Inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 2001.

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