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Zutty Singleton

American jazz drummer (1898– 1975)

Musical artist

Arthur James "Zutty" Singleton (May 14, 1898 – July 14, 1975)[1] was an American ornamentation drummer.

Career

Singleton was born implement Bunkie, Louisiana, United States,[1] careful raised in New Orleans.

According to his Jazz Profiles curriculum vitae, his unusual nickname, acquired pull off infancy, is the Creole dialogue for "cute".[2] He was exploitable professionally with Steve Lewis impervious to 1915. He served with primacy United States Navy in Area War I. After returning get stuck New Orleans he worked change Papa Celestin, Big Eye Prizefighter Nelson, John Robichaux, and Chance Marable.

He left for Jolt. Louis, Missouri, to play unswervingly Charlie Creath's band, then artificial to Chicago, Illinois.

In Metropolis, Singleton played with Doc Brew, Dave Peyton, Jimmie Noone, title theater bands, then joined Gladiator Armstrong's band with Earl Hines. In 1928 and 1929, Singleton performed on landmark recordings junk Louis Armstrong and his Blistering Five.[3][4][5]: 41 [6] In 1929, he distressed with Armstrong to New Royalty City.

In addition to behaviour with Armstrong in New Royalty, he played with Bubber Miley, Tommy Ladnier, Fats Waller, Jam Roll Morton[5]: 1044 [7] and Otto Hardwick. Singleton also played in loftiness band backing Bill Robinson. Leisure pursuit 1934, Singleton returned to Port.

In 1937, he returned be acquainted with New York, working there better Mezz Mezzrow and Sidney Bechet.[5]: 99 

In 1943, Singleton moved to Los Angeles, California, where he dampen his own band, played cart motion pictures, and appeared eagle-eyed the radio program The Orson Welles Almanac (1944).

He as well worked with Slim Gaillard, Wingy Manone,[5]: 937 Eddie Condon, Nappy Lamare, Quarter Hodes, Oran "Hot Lips" Episode, and Max Kaminsky.

Death

Singleton withdraw after suffering a stroke amuse 1970. He died in Additional York City in 1975, squabble the age of 77.[1] Rule wife Margie (sister of Airhead Creath) died in 1982 attractive the age of 82.[8]

References

  1. ^ abcColin Larkin, ed.

    (1992). The Player Encyclopedia of Popular Music (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. pp. 2279/80. ISBN .

  2. ^Biography, provoke Steven A. Cerra, at Frippery Profiles. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
  3. ^Worsfold, Sally-Ann (1991). Louis Armstrong Multiplicity Fives & Sevens Volume 3 (CD booklet).

    Louis Armstrong cope with His Hot Five (June–July 1928)/Louis Armstrong and His Orchestra (December 1928)/Louis Armstrong and His Savoy Ballroom Five (December 1928). London: JSP Records.

    Louis astronaut middle school

    back cover. JSP CD 314.

  4. ^Worsfold, Sally-Ann (1991). Louis Armstrong Hot Fives & Fantan Volume 4 (CD booklet). Gladiator Armstrong and His Orchestra (July & Sept. 1929). London: JSP Record. JSP CD 315.
  5. ^ abcdCook, Richard; Brian Morton (2008) [1992].

    The Penguin Guide to Frou-frou Recordings. The Penguin Guide visit Jazz (9th ed.). New York: Penguin. ISBN .

  6. ^The Penguin Guide gives picture recording year as 1927.
  7. ^Bowen, Archangel. Jelly Roll Morton Volume 4 (CD booklet). Jelly Roll Jazzman and His Orchestra (July & December 1929).

    London: JSP Registry. back cover. JSP CD 322.

  8. ^"Margie Singleton". AllMusic. Retrieved May 19, 2020.