Jimmy Rushing, born James Andrew Rushing, was affectionately known as "Mr. Five by Five." This pianist and vocalist with Count Basie's Orchestra was the subject of a 1942 popular song. Visit<a href="https://www.southcarolinapublicradio.org/show/rapp-on-jazz"> southcarolinapublicradio.org/rapponjazz</a> for full transcripts.

Jimmy Rushing, born James Andrew Rushing, was affectionately known as "Mr. Five by Five." This pianist and vocalist with Count Basie's Orchestra was the subject of a 1942 popular song. Visit southcarolinapublicradio.org/rapponjazz for full transcripts.

Jimmy Rushing, born James Andrew Rushing, was affectionately known as "Mr. Five by Five." This pianist and vocalist with Count Basie's Orchestra was the subject of a 1942 popular song.&nbsp;Visit<a href="https://www.southcarolinapublicradio.org/show/rapp-on-jazz" rel="noopener noreferrer"> southcarolinapublicradio.org/rapponjazz</a> for full transcripts.

Jimmy Rushing

Rapp on Jazz, co-produced by South Carolina Public Radio and the ColaJazz Foundation, highlights the Palmetto State's connection to the history of jazz music and the current jazz scene. Join Mark Rapp, executive director of the foundation and host of SC Public Radio’s ColaJazz Presents, for these 60-second segments covering everything from famous South Carolinians like Dizzy Gillespie and Eartha Kitt to the “Big Apple” dance craze of the 1930s to the best clubs to experience jazz in the state.

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Rapp on Jazz, co-produced by South Carolina Public Radio and the ColaJazz Foundation, highlights the Palmetto State's connection to the history of jazz music and the current jazz scene. Join Mark Rapp, executive director of the foundation and host of SC Public Radio’s ColaJazz Presents, for these 60-second segments covering everything from famous South Carolinians like Dizzy Gillespie and Eartha Kitt to the “Big Apple” dance craze of the 1930s to the best clubs to experience jazz in the state.

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