Jimmy Raney
- Type: Musician
- Country: United States
- Born: 20 August 1927 in Louisville, Kentucky, United States
- Died: 10 May 1995 in Louisville, Kentucky, United States
- Active: 1944 - 1994
Biography
Jimmy Raney (1927 to 1995) was a Louisville jazz guitarist, a fluid bop soloist with a quiet tone and strong inner fire. He is best known for his work with *Stan Getz* in 1951 and 1952 and with the *Red Norvo* Trio, and he won the #DownBeat# critics poll for guitar in 1954 and 1955. Leader albums such as 'Jimmy Raney Plays' and 'A' document a master of cool jazz, bebop and mainstream playing, active again in the 1970s alongside his son Doug Raney.
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Jimmy Raney Discography
- Jimmy Raney Plays (1953) - Album - rated 3.47/5
- Visits Paris (1954) - Album - rated 3.48/5
- Jimmy Raney Featuring Bob Brookmeyer (1956) - Album - rated 3.28/5
- A (1957) - Compilation - rated 3.53/5
- 2 Guitars (1958) - Album - rated 3.4/5