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Jimmy Yancey

African american boogie-woogie pianist, composer and lyricist (1898-1951).

Born February 20th, 1898 in Chicago.

Died September 17th, 1951 at 53 years old in Chicago (diabetes, stroke).

Occupations
composer, pianist
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