Jimmy Rowles

American jazz pianist

Born 19 August 1918, Spokane, Washington, USA, died 28 May 1996 (age of 77), Los Angeles, California, USA

Father of jazz trumpet/fluegelhorn player/vocalist [a1243444] and rock guitarist [a399956].

Best known as an accompanist. He also released a number of albums under his own name, and explored various idioms including swing and cool jazz.

Inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 2001.