name

Jimmy Rushing (Mr. Five by Five), Vocal

dates

b. August 26, 1901; d. June 08, 1972

birth place

Oklahoma City, OK

description

Mr. Five-By-Five was a distinctive Basie-band blues singer who worked in numerous small and large ensemble swing situations after leaving Basie.

hot disc

The Essential Jimmy Rushing

more info

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Rushing