Jimmy Yancey

Jimmy Yancey (1894–1951) was an American pianist, composer and musician.

Also recorded as James Edward Yancey; James Yancey; Yancey, Jim, 1898-1951; Yancey, Papa Jimmy, 1898-1951; Yancey, James Edward, 1898-1951.

Overview

Born at Chicago in 1894, died at Chicago in 1951.

In detail

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are jazz.

Distinctions recorded are Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Sources

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“Jimmy Yancey”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q1346384: Jimmy Yancey
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