Jimmy Raney
Jimmy Raney (20 August 1927–10 May 1995) was an American jazz guitarist born in Louisville, Kentucky most notable for his work from 1951-1952 and 1962-1963 with Stan Getz and for his work from 1953-1954 with the Red Norvo trio, replacing Tal Farlow. In 1954 and 1955 he won the Down Beat critics poll for guitar.[1]
Raney also worked in the Artie Shaw Orchestra and collaborated with Woody Herman for nine months in 1948. He also collaborated and recorded with Buddy DeFranco, Al Haig and later on with Bob Brookmeyer. In the 1960s personal and professional difficulties led him to leave New York City and return to his native Louisville.[2] He resurfaced in the 1970s and also did work with his son Doug, who is also a guitarist.[3]
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- The Influence (1975; Xanadu Records)
- But Beautiful (1990; Criss Cross Records)
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