Jimmy Yancey date of birth:
February 20, 1898
How old was Jimmy Yancey when died?
53
Where was Jimmy Yancey born?
Chicago, Illinois, United States
When did Jimmy Yancey die?
September 17, 1951
What is Jimmy Yancey's ethnicity?
Black
What is Jimmy Yancey nationality?
American
What genre is Jimmy Yancey's work?
Boogie-woogie
What instruments does Jimmy Yancey play?
Piano
Short Biography
James Edwards "Jimmy" Yancey (February 20, 1894 – September 17, 1951) was an African American boogie-woogie pianist, composer, and lyricist. One reviewer noted him as "one of the pioneers of this raucous, rapid-fire, eight-to-the-bar piano style".