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Saturday, 13 July 2013

Jazz Greats: Sonny Greer

Sonny Greer (13 December 1895 – 23 March 1982)
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  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
BornDecember 13, 1895
Long BranchNew Jersey United States
DiedMarch 23, 1982 (aged 86)
United States
GenresJazz
OccupationsMusician
InstrumentsDrumschimesgongtimpani,vibes
Years active1910–1966
Associated actsElmer SnowdenDuke Ellington, Washingtonians

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