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“I'm more relaxed when I can hear the beat clearly all the time I'm singing.”

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Jimmy Rushing was an American jazz singer born on August 26, 1901, and died on June 8, 1972. Known for his distinctive voice and improvisational singing skills, he was one of the representative figures of the swing era. more

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