Jimmy Raney
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Jimmy Raney (born August 20, 1927 in Louisville, Kentucky; died May 10, 1995 in Louisville) was a jazz guitarist. In 1954 and 1955 he won the Down Beat critics poll for guitar.[1] He worked in the Artie Shaw Orchestra at 22 and later did notable work with Stan Getz. He also collaborated with Buddy DeFranco and later on with Bob Brookmeyer. In the 1960s personal and professional difficulties led him to leave New York City and return to his native Louisville.[2] He resurfaced in the 1970s and also did work with his son Doug, who is also a guitarist.[3]
