Jimmy Amadie (January 5, 1937 – December 10, 2013) was a

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pianist and educator from Philadelphia. He worked with

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and

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. 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

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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)

References

External links

Official site
1937 births 2013 deaths Mainstream jazz pianists Bebop pianists Swing pianists American jazz musicians Jazz musicians from Philadelphia 20th-century American pianists American male pianists 20th-century American male musicians American male jazz musicians {{US-jazz-pianist-stub