Barrett Deems
American musician (1914–1998)
Barrett Deems (March 1, 1914 – September 15, 1998)[1] was an American swing music jazz drummer.
Barrett Deems | |
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 Barrett Deems in 1955 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | March 1, 1914 Springfield, Illinois |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | September 15, 1998 (aged 84) Chicago, Illinois |
| Instruments | Drums |
Early life change
Deems was born in Springfield, Illinois on March 1, 1914.
Career change
He was probably best known for his work with jazz musicians Jimmy Dorsey, Louis Armstrong (he performed as part of Armstrong's band in the 1956 musical High Society), Red Norvo, and Muggsy Spanier.[2]
Death change
Deems died of pneumonia in Chicago, in September 1998, at the age of 84.[1]
References change
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Thedeadrockstarsclub.com - accessed SEptember 2010
- ↑ Carr, Ian; Digby Fairweather, Brian Priestley (1995). Jazz: The Rough Guide. The Rough Guides. pp. 165. ISBN 1-85828-137-7.
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