American jazz bassist, born 5 October 1918 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA, died of tuberculosis 30 July 1942 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Please note that although the bassist is nearly universally listed with Jimmy as his first name, Jimmie was his preferred spelling. Please see this example of a book autographed with the Duke Ellington band members' signatures:

https://www.rrauction.com/auctions/lot-detail/347102406673120-jazz-legends-hot-discography-multi-signed-book/