Person
Jimmy Rowles
Albums
53
Members
4
Active
1918–1996
Origin
United States
Biography
James George Hunter (August 19, 1918 – May 28, 1996), known professionally as Jimmy Rowles, was an American jazz pianist, vocalist, and composer. As a bandleader and accompanist, he explored various styles including swing and cool jazz. Music career : Rowles was born in Spokane, Washington and attended Gonzaga College (now University) in Spokane. After moving to Los Angeles, he joined Lester Young's group in 1942. He also worked with Benny Goodman, Woody Herman, Les Brown, Tommy Dorsey, Tony Bennett, and as a studio musician.
Discography
Weather in a Jazz Vane
Fiorello Uptown/Mary Sunshine Downtown
Kinda Groovy!
Kinda Groovy!
Our Delight
The Special Magic Of
The Special Magic Of
Grandpaws
Jazz Is A Fleeting Moment
Jazz Is A Fleeting Moment
"If I'm Lucky"
As Good as It Gets
On Tour
'Scarab'
Shade And Light
Isfahan
Isfahan
My Mother's Love
Paws That Refresh
Red'n Me
We Could Make Such Beautiful Music Together
Music's The Only Thing That's On My Mind
Plays Duke Ellington And Billy Strayhorn
Peacocks
I'm Glad There Is You
I'm Glad There Is You
Sometimes I'm Happy, Sometimes I'm Blue
We Could Make Such Beautiful Music Together
In Paris
Trio
Trio
Let's Get Acquainted With Jazz ...For People Who Hate Jazz!
Plays Duke Ellington And Billy Strayhorn
Plays Ellington & Strayhorn
Lilac Time
Lilac Time
The Peacocks
Heavy Love
Peacocks
Plus2, Plus3, Plus4
Plus2, Plus3, Plus4
Music's The Only Thing On My Mind
Checkmate
Subtle Legend, Vol. 1
Subtle Legend, Vol. 2
The Duo Sessions: As Good As it Gets / Tasty!
Shade and Light
A Timeless Place
Rare -- But Well Done
Red'n Me
The Sheik
Yellowbird
Something Bigger
Credits
All rolesInstrument 422Liner Notes 6Conductor 3Composer 3Arranger 2Photography 1Vocal 1Writer 1Performer 1Producer 1Performing Orchestra 1
Swing Me an Old Song
Belafonte Sings the Blues
Jazz Giant
Songs for Distingué Lovers
Sweet Talk
Body and Soul
Calypso - Is Like So…
Hoagy Sings Carmichael
Julie
Velvet Mood
Music for Torching
An Evening With Billie Holiday
Black Coffee With Peggy Lee
10 Saxophones And 2 Basses
18 Top Tracks
1952 - 1955
1956 - 1957
2 For The Money
Acapulco '22
A Celebration Of Duke
A Day In The Life Of Billie Holiday
Ad Lib
Ain't That Something
All Or Nothing At All
All Or Nothing At All
All Star Trumpet Spectacular Vol. 2
Alright-Okay-You Win
Alto Saxophonist Supreme
And Here She Is
And The "Cool" Sounds
An Evening With Anita O'Day
Apples And Oranges
Argo, Emarcy And Verve Small Group Buddy Rich Sessions
As Good As It Gets
A Timeless Place
A Toast To Benny Goodman
At The Renaissance
Autumn Leaves
Back Again
Back To The Roots
Barney Plays Kessel & Friends
Basically Bagley
Bass Hit!
BBB & Co.
Beauties Of 1918
Big Bands!
Big Bands: Woody Herman
Bill Harris And Friends
Bill Holman's Great Big Band
Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday On Verve 1946-1959
Bill's Bag
Black Magic
Blue Rhythm Be-bop / Blue Rhythm Jam
Blue Soul
Blues, When Your Lover Has Gone
Bob Brookmeyer Plays Bob Brookmeyer And Some Others
Bobby Troup And His Stars Of Jazz
Bravura
Buddy And Sweets