James Edward Rowser

Background

Rowser, James Edward was born on April 18, 1926 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Joseph Churchill and Lelia Tom (Coleman) Rowser.

Education

Bachelor of Science magna cum laude, City University of New York, 1986. Master in Arts and Teaching, Herbert H. Lehman College, 1987.

Career

Bassist Dinah Washington, New York City, 1956-1957, 60-62, Maynard Ferguson, New York City, 1957-1958, New York Playboy Club, New York City, 1962-1963, Benny Goodmand, New York City, 1963, Frederich Golda, New York City, 1964. Free-lance bassist, 1965-1968 and from 80. Bassist Les McCann, Los Angeles, 1969-1979, Bronx Symphony Orchestra, New York City, from 1986, New Jersey Philharmonic, from 1987.

Achievements

• James Edward Rowser has been listed as a notable musician, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served to corporal United States Army, 1945-1947.

Interests

• Tennis, chess.

Connections

Married Sadye Elizabeth Lewis. Children: Sharon, Lorraine.

Father:

Joseph Churchill Rowser

Mother:

Lelia Tom (Coleman) Rowser

Spouse:

Sadye Elizabeth Lewis

child:

Lorraine Rowser

child:

Sharon Rowser