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Jimmy Yancey: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As James Edward Yancey
Born February 20, 1898 • Chicago • Illinois
Died September 17, 1951 (aged 53) • Chicago • Illinois
Awards And Honors Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1986)

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Yancey, 1935
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