Jimmy Rowles was born in Spokane, Washington, August 19, 1918. Inspired by Andy Kirk, Dick Wilson and Jimmy Lunceford, Jimmy began his professional career in 1935. By 1941, he was playing with Lee and Lester Young and the great Billie Holiday. Establishing himself in jazz, Rowles' career has brought him recognition and respect as a master jazz pianist and a five-time Grammy nominee.
In the late '40's and in New York, he recorded with Billie Holiday and the Youngs, as well as artists, Harry “Sweets” Edison and Benny Carter. He also recorded with Ben Webster and appeared in the documentary, The Brute and the Beautiful, filmed by John Jeremy and exclusively screened, August 24, 1989, by the L.A. Jazz Society.
He composed several jazz pieces, the best known being “The Peacocks” which is performed on the alto flute by Gary Foster on Foster's album Make your own Fun. Rowles also performs on this album. The song is also featured on Foster's upcoming release “Perfect Circularity”.
According to jazz critic, Leonard Feather, “Long acknowledged as the favorite accompanist of every singer, for whom he has played, Rowles was an artist of consummate harmonic imagination. For many years he specialized in building a repertoire of Ellington and Strayhorn compositions”.
During his long and varied career, Jimmy Rowles was acclaimed for his imaginative, whimsical, sentimental and lyrical style
. Deceased May 28, 1996, Jimmy Rowles' 50+ years in jazz, has left an indelible mark in history.
In the late '40's and in New York, he recorded with Billie Holiday and the Youngs, as well as artists, Harry “Sweets” Edison and Benny Carter. He also recorded with Ben Webster and appeared in the documentary, The Brute and the Beautiful, filmed by John Jeremy and exclusively screened, August 24, 1989, by the L.A. Jazz Society.
He composed several jazz pieces, the best known being “The Peacocks” which is performed on the alto flute by Gary Foster on Foster's album Make your own Fun. Rowles also performs on this album. The song is also featured on Foster's upcoming release “Perfect Circularity”.
According to jazz critic, Leonard Feather, “Long acknowledged as the favorite accompanist of every singer, for whom he has played, Rowles was an artist of consummate harmonic imagination. For many years he specialized in building a repertoire of Ellington and Strayhorn compositions”.
During his long and varied career, Jimmy Rowles was acclaimed for his imaginative, whimsical, sentimental and lyrical style
. Deceased May 28, 1996, Jimmy Rowles' 50+ years in jazz, has left an indelible mark in history.
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Jimmy Rowles nació en Spokane, Washington, el 19 de agosto de 1918. Inspirado por Andy Kirk, Dick Wilson y Jimmy Lunceford, Jimmy comenzó su carrera profesional en 1935. En 1941, jugaba con Lee y Lester Young y con la gran Billie Holiday. Estableciéndose en el jazz, la carrera de Rowles le ha traído reconocimiento y respeto como maestro pianista de jazz y cinco veces nominado al Grammy.
A finales de los años 40 y en Nueva York, grabó con Billie Holiday y los Youngs, así como con los artistas Harry "Sweets" Edison y Benny Carter. También grabó con Ben Webster y apareció en el documental The Brute and the Beautiful, filmado por John Jeremy y proyectado en exclusiva, el 24 de agosto de 1989, por la L.A. Jazz Society.
Compuso varias piezas de jazz, la más conocida es "The Peacocks" que es interpretada en la flauta alta por Gary Foster en el álbum de Foster Make your own Fun. Rowles también actúa en este álbum. La canción también aparece en el próximo lanzamiento de Foster "Perfect Circularity".
Según el crítico de jazz, Leonard Feather, "reconocido desde hace tiempo como el acompañante favorito de todos los cantantes, para los que ha tocado, Rowles era un artista de consumada imaginación armónica". Durante muchos años se especializó en la construcción de un repertorio de composiciones de Ellington y Strayhorn".
Durante su larga y variada carrera, Jimmy Rowles fue aclamado por su estilo imaginativo, caprichoso, sentimental y lírico.
. Fallecido el 28 de mayo de 1996, los más de 50 años de Jimmy Rowles en el jazz han dejado una huella indeleble en la historia.
A finales de los años 40 y en Nueva York, grabó con Billie Holiday y los Youngs, así como con los artistas Harry "Sweets" Edison y Benny Carter. También grabó con Ben Webster y apareció en el documental The Brute and the Beautiful, filmado por John Jeremy y proyectado en exclusiva, el 24 de agosto de 1989, por la L.A. Jazz Society.
Compuso varias piezas de jazz, la más conocida es "The Peacocks" que es interpretada en la flauta alta por Gary Foster en el álbum de Foster Make your own Fun. Rowles también actúa en este álbum. La canción también aparece en el próximo lanzamiento de Foster "Perfect Circularity".
Según el crítico de jazz, Leonard Feather, "reconocido desde hace tiempo como el acompañante favorito de todos los cantantes, para los que ha tocado, Rowles era un artista de consumada imaginación armónica". Durante muchos años se especializó en la construcción de un repertorio de composiciones de Ellington y Strayhorn".
Durante su larga y variada carrera, Jimmy Rowles fue aclamado por su estilo imaginativo, caprichoso, sentimental y lírico.
. Fallecido el 28 de mayo de 1996, los más de 50 años de Jimmy Rowles en el jazz han dejado una huella indeleble en la historia.
02. Portrait of the Lion
03. Drinkin' and Driving
04. Prelude to a Kiss
05. Yes Sir, Thats My Baby
06. You Started Something
07. When the Morning Glories Wake Up In the Morning
08. Sleeping Bee
09. The Lady's In Love With You
10. Sleeping Bee (Take 1)
Credits:
Piano – Jimmie Rowles
Bass – George Duvivier
Drums – Oliver Jackson
Recorded on July 21, 1978 at Barclay Studio,France.
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