Jimmy McPartland
James Dugald "Jimmy" McPartland was born on March 15, 1907, in Chicago,
Illinois, and was an American cornetist. He began playing violin at age five and
later took up the cornet at fifteen. In the 1920s, he was a member of the Austin
High School Gang, which helped define the Chicago jazz style through their
improvisational energy. He moved to New York City in 1924, replacing Bix
Beiderbecke in the Wolverines band. He later joined bands led by Benny Goodman
and Gene Krupa, contributing to notable recordings such as "Room 1411" (1928).
During World War II, he met pianist Marian Tur...
Basin Street BluesBud Freeman and Jimmy McPartland
Chicago
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DinahJimmy McPartland and Marian McPartland
Silent Pool
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Basin Street BluesMarian McPartland and Jimmy McPartland
7:53
Danny BoyJimmy McPartland, Marian McPartland and Jimmy & Marian McPartland
3:04
St. James Infirmary BluesBud Freeman and Jimmy McPartland
4:58
When You Wish upon a StarMarian McPartland and Jimmy McPartland
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