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2 unusual facts about Jimmy Rowles


Blood Count

Although Ellington never played the tune again after the recording session, many other artists have since recorded it, including Stan Getz, Jimmy Rowles, Joe Henderson and Bobby Watson.

Jimmy Rowles

In 1994, he accompanied jazz singer Jeri Brown on the only album containing only his own compositions, A Timeless Place.


Eric Von Essen

Among the other musicians Von Essen played with are Frank Morgan, Jimmy Rowles, Vinny Golia, and Mike Campbell.

Three or Four Shades of Blues

It features two new versions of Mingus' "standards" and three new compositions performed by large ensembles featuring Jack Walrath, Ricky Ford, George Coleman, Sonny Fortune, Jimmy Rowles, Philip Catherine, Larry Coryell, John Scofield, Ron Carter, George Mraz and Dannie Richmond.


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