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Jazz pianist
James Sherman played in various swing groups from the mid- to late '30s, but is best known for his hand in composing the jazz standard "Lover Man." Co-written with Jimmy Davis and Roger Ramirez, "Lover Man" was first recorded by
Billie Holiday, and has since been recorded by countless jazz vocalists, including
Sarah Vaughan,
Carmen McRae,
Lena Horne,
Betty Carter,
Shirley Horn, and more. In addition to playing with
Billie Holiday,
Sherman also played piano for other swing groups recording during the mid- to late '30s, including bands fronted by
Stuff Smith,
Lil Armstrong, and
Mildred Bailey. ~ Joslyn Layne