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Sonny Greer, Drums

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b. December 13, 1895; d. March 23, 1982

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Long Branch, NJ

description

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His 30 years in the Ellington band was that organization’s rhythmic signature.

hot disc

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Duke Ellington Centennial Edition: The Complete RCA Victor Recordings

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonny_Greer

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