Jazz Greats: Chick Webb

William Henry Webb (February 10, 1905 – June 16, 1939)

Drummer, Chick Webb, influenced Art Blakey and Duke Ellington and gave Ella Fitzgerald her official start in the industry. His Band won the Battle of the Bands on several occasions. He died at aged 34 years from Spinal Tuberculosis. Please take a listen here and have a good Saturday: A tisket a tasket (with Ella Fitzgerald)

Source:ehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chick_Webb

Background information
Birth name	William Henry Webb
Born	February 10, 1905 (disputed, see below) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Died	June 16, 1939 (aged 34) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Genres	Jazz
Occupations	Drummer, bandleader
Instruments	Drums, bock-a-da-bock
Associated acts	Ella Fitzgerald, Johnny Hodges, Sidney Bechet