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Jimmy Rushing

American blues shouter and swing jazz singer (1901-1972) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 70

James Andrew Rushing 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.

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Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1901 to 1972 · aged 70

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