Jess Stacy
Jess Stacy | |
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Stacy, c. 1945 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jesse Alexander Stacy |
| Born | August 11, 1904 Bird's Point, Missouri, U.S. |
| Origin | Cape Girardeau, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | January 1, 1995 (aged 90) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Swing, jazz |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Spouses | |
Jess Alexandria Stacy (born Jesse Alexander Stacy; August 11, 1904 – January 1, 1995) was an American jazz pianist who gained prominence during the swing era. He may be best remembered for his years with the Benny Goodman band during the late 1930s, particularly his performance at Goodman's 1938 concert at Carnegie Hall.