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Jimmy Amadie

1937 – 2013

Jazz musician from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Pianist Music educator Jazz musician
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About Jimmy Amadie

Lived 1937 – 2013 (aged 76). Jimmy Amadie was an American pianist, music educator and jazz musician.

Jimmy Amadie (January 5, 1937 – December 10, 2013) was a jazz pianist and educator from Philadelphia. He worked with Woody Herman and Mel Tormé. In 1960, his career as a musician was hindered by tendonitis. Surgery in the 1990s allowed him to return to the piano. In 1995 he released his first solo album, Always with Me. He died of lung cancer on December 10, 2013 at the age of 76.

Books

Discography 1995 Always with Me (TP) 1997 Savoring Every Note (TP) 2002 In a Trio Setting: A Tribute to Frank Sinatra (TP) 2003 Live at Red Rock Studio: A Tribute to Tony Bennett (TP) 2006 Let's Groove! (TP) 2007 The Philadelphia Story (TP) 2011 Something Special (TP) 2013 Live at Philadelphia Museum of Art (TP)

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Important facts

Born
5 January 1937
Birth century
20th century
Died
10 December 2013
Occupation
Pianist, music educator, jazz musician
Nationality
United States

People in Jimmy Amadie's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Frank Sinatra
1915 – 1998
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 Portrait of Mel Tormé
Mel Tormé
1925 – 1999
Actor
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Tony Bennett
b. 1969
Basketball player
 Portrait of Woody Herman
Woody Herman
1913 – 1987
Conductor

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jimmy Amadie?

Jazz musician from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

When was Jimmy Amadie born?

Jimmy Amadie was born on 5 January 1937.

When did Jimmy Amadie die?

Jimmy Amadie died on 10 December 2013.

What was Jimmy Amadie's occupation?

Jimmy Amadie was a pianist, music educator and jazz musician.

What nationality was Jimmy Amadie?

Jimmy Amadie was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jimmy Amadie

· Wikidata: Q15303209

· DBpedia: Jimmy Amadie

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