American jazz pianist.
Born 19 August 1918, Spokane, Washington, USA.
Died 28 May 1996 (age of 77), Los Angeles, California, USA.
Father of jazz trumpet/fluegelhorn player/vocalist Stacy Rowles and rock guitarist Gary Rowles.
Best known as an accompanist. He also released a number of albums under his own name, and explored various idioms including swing and cool jazz.
Inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 2001.
