Jimmy Yancey

Jimmy Yancey
1898 - 1951
Jimmy Yancey  American Composer
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First Name Jimmy
Last Name Yancey
Birthday 20th February, 1898
Birthplace Chicago, Illinois, United States
Died 17th September, 1951
Place of Death Chicago, Illinois
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Ethnicity Black
Nationality American
Occupation Composer
Music Genre (Text) Boogie-woogie
Music Genre Blues, Piano
Origin Chicago
Year(s) Active 1939–1950
Music Style Boogie-Woogie, Jazz, Piano Blues
Music Mood Exuberant, Amiable/Good-Natured, Rollicking, Passionate, Party/Celebratory, Stylish, Organic, Joyous, Playful, Energetic
Instrument Piano
Instrument (text) Piano
Record Label Atlantic
Associated Acts Jimmy and Mama Yancey

James Edwards Yancey (February 20, 1894 or 1895 or 1901 – September 17, 1951) 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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