Background
Rowles, James George was born on August 19, 1918 in Spokane, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of James Polk Hunter and Eileen Cicely (McCarthy) Hunter-Rowles-Byrd.
Rowles, James George was born on August 19, 1918 in Spokane, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of James Polk Hunter and Eileen Cicely (McCarthy) Hunter-Rowles-Byrd.
Student, Gonzaga University, 1938.
Pianist, recording artist, numerous band leaders, performers including Lester Young, Benny Goodman, Woody Herman, Les Brown. Tommy Dorsey, Billie Holiday, Vic Damone, Peggy Lee, Carmen McRae, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Henry Mancini, Hollywood and Los Angeles, California, 1940-1996.
Active wildlife and marine life conservation. Served as sergeant United States Army, 1943-1946. Member American Federation Musicians, American Society of Composers, Songwriters Guild American, American Guild Authors and Composers.
Clubs: Giraffe (Washington).
Son of James Polk Hunter and Eileen Cicely (McCarthy) Hunter-Rowles-Byrd;m. Dorothy Jewel Paden, August 12, 1941. Children: Gary Leonard, StacyAmanda, Stephanie Heather.