Jazz Greats: Sonny Greer

Sonny Greer (13 December 1895 – 23 March 1982)

  Sonny Greer was Duke Ellington's first Drummer; he innovated the varying drum kit set up and is a major figure in Jazz. Please take a listen here and have a nice Saturday: Sloppy Joe

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonny_Greer 

Background information
Born	December 13, 1895 Long Branch, New Jersey United States
Died	March 23, 1982 (aged 86) United States
Genres	Jazz
Occupations	Musician
Instruments	Drums, chimes, gong, timpani,vibes
Years active	1910–1966
Associated acts	Elmer Snowden, Duke Ellington, Washingtonians