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 |
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