Barrett Deems
American musician (1914–1998)
Barrett Deems (March 1, 1914 – September 15, 1998)[1] was an American swing music jazz drummer.
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Background information | |
Born | Springfield, Illinois | March 1, 1914
Origin | Chicago, Illinois |
Died | September 15, 1998 Chicago, Illinois | (aged 84)
Instruments | Drums |
Early life
changeDeems was born in Springfield, Illinois on March 1, 1914.
Career
changeHe 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
changeDeems 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.