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Sonny Greer. William Alexander " Sonny " Greer (December 13, c. 1895 – March 23, 1982) [1] was an American jazz drummer and vocalist, best known for his work with Duke Ellington . Biography. Greer was born in Long Branch, New Jersey, United States, [1] and studied drums with vaudeville drummer J. Rosemond Johnson.
20 de ago. de 2016 · SONNY GREER - "Dance #4". From album "Duke Ellington - Carnegie Hall Concerts 1947" SONNY GREER (1895 -1982) Nesta faixa, temos um show da elegante e orquestral bateria de Sonny Greer...
3 de nov. de 2017 · Today’s Hero falls into, and perhaps even defines, that second category. In the musical history books the name of Sonny Greer will forever be associated with that of the man for whose groundbreaking band he provided percussive drive for the best part of three decades: Duke Ellington.
Born Dec 13, 1895 in Long Beach, NJ, Sonny Greer was with Duke Ellington's Orchestra during 1924-51. With the Ellington orchestra, Sonny formed one of the most powerful rhythm sections of all time with bass player Jimmy Blanton. Every jazz drummer and bass player has at one time or another referenced their beats.
24 de feb. de 2021 · Learn about Sonny Greer, a flamboyant and influential drummer who played with Duke Ellington for over three decades. Find out his biography, discography, photos, and more on All About Jazz.
11 de abr. de 2023 · Sonny Greer, el baterista que revolucionó el jazz y trascendió en el tiempo. El panorama del jazz nunca sería el mismo sin la influencia de Sonny Greer, el talentoso baterista y vocalista que acompañó al legendario Duke Ellington en su ascenso al estrellato.
25 de mar. de 1982 · Sonny Greer, the original drummer in Duke Ellington's Orchestra, who played with Mr. Ellington for more than 30 years, died Tuesday in St. Luke's Hospital of cancer. Mr. Greer, who lived in...
