Jazz Greats: Doc West

Harold "Doc" West (August 12, 1915, Wolford, North Dakota – May 4, 1951, Cleveland , Ohio)

Jazz Drummer, Doc West, played Piano and Cello as a child, but switched to Drums and began his professional run in the 1930's. He played in numerous Bands, sometimes filling in as a leader for Chick Webb's ensemble and was a sideman on the stage for Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Tiny Grimes and others. He died in 1951 at aged 35 years old while on tour. Please take a listen here and have a superb Saturday: Hop skip and jump (1945 - Slam stewart) and Three blind Micesky (Slam Stewart Trio)

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doc_West

Background information
Birth name	Harold West
Born	August 12, 1915 Wolford, North Dakota, United States
Died	May 4, 1951(aged 35) Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Jazz drummer
Associated acts	Hot Lips Page Dizzy Gillespie Charlie Parker Tiny Grimes Count Basie Billie Holiday Big Joe Turner Roy Eldridge