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Jimmy Yancey

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African American boogie-woogie pianist, composer and lyricist (1898-1951)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1894 to 1951 · aged 57
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James Edward Yancey was an American boogie-woogie pianist, composer, and lyricist. One reviewer described him as "one of the pioneers of this raucous, rapid-fire, eight-to-the-bar piano style".

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Yancey's grave at Lincoln CemeteryYancey's grave at Lincoln Cemetery

Awards 1

1986Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Musicians from United States 6

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About this person

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1894 to 1951 · aged 57
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14 languages

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