Jimmy Rowles
Long known for his expertise in coming up with the perfect chord for the perfect situation, the subtle Jimmy Rowles was in demand for decades as an accompanist while being underrated as a soloist. After playing in local groups in Seattle, Rowles moved to Los Angeles in 1940 and worked with Slim Gaillard, Lester Young, Benny Goodman, and Woody Herman. After serving in the military, he returned to Herman (in time to play with the first Herd), recorded with Benny Goodman, and also had stints with Les Brown and Tommy Dorsey. Working as a studio musician, Rowles appeared in a countless number of settings in the 1950s and '60s, but was best known for his playing behind Billie Holiday and Peggy Lee. In 1973, he moved to New York where he recorded more extensively in jazz situations (including duets with Stan Getz), but after touring with Ella Fitzgerald during 1981-1983 he returned to California. His song "The Peacocks" became a standard, and Rowles recorded for many labels throughout his career including with his daughter, flügelhornist Stacy Rowles.
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Discography
8 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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The Peacocks
Jazz - Released by Columbia - Legacy on Jul 1, 1975
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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As Good As It Gets
Jazz - Released by Concord Jazz on Dec 22, 1977
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Music's the Only Thing That's on My Mind
Jazz - Released by Audiophile on Jan 1, 1977
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Urban Dreams
Jazz - Released by Quicksilver Records on Jun 15, 2007
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Tasty (Reissue 1995)
Jazz - Released by Concord Jazz on Jan 1, 1980
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
A Timeless Place
Jazz - Released by Justin Time Records Inc. on Mar 12, 1995
24-Bit 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Shade and light
Jazz - Released by Disques Black & Blue on Jun 4, 2002
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo