Howard Rumsey Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Howard Rumsey was an American jazz double bassist, born on November 7, 1917, in Brawley, California. Initially, he learned to play the piano before transitioning to drums and then to double bass. He started his career performing with various local musicians and eventually joined Stan Kenton's band. In later years, he played with artists such as Charlie Barnet and Barney Bigard before stepping away from music for some time. He returned to music in the late 1940s and became a key member of the house band at the Lighthouse Café.

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Meaning of the name - Howard

brave guardian, watchful protector

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November 7, 1917 Facts

Generation Group

Howard Rumsey belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Brawley

Place of Death: Newport Beach

Occupation: jazz musician | bandleader

Employers: Stan Kenton | Charlie Barnet | Barney Bigard

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.