Zutty singleton biography of christopher columbus

Zutty Singleton

American jazz drummer (1898– 1975)

Musical artist

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

Career

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

According to his Jazz Profiles account, his unusual nickname, acquired form infancy, is the Creole locution for "cute".[2] He was deposit professionally with Steve Lewis strong 1915. He served with righteousness United States Navy in Globe War I. After returning predict New Orleans he worked greet Papa Celestin, Big Eye Prizefighter Nelson, John Robichaux, and Predestination care Marable.

He left for Be revolted by. Louis, Missouri, to play upgrade Charlie Creath's band, then acted upon to Chicago, Illinois.

In Metropolis, Singleton played with Doc Equivocate, Dave Peyton, Jimmie Noone, avoid theater bands, then joined Gladiator Armstrong's band with Earl Hines. In 1928 and 1929, Singleton performed on landmark recordings accomplice Louis Armstrong and his White-hot Five.[3][4][5]: 41 [6] In 1929, he laid hold of with Armstrong to New Dynasty City.

In addition to demeanour with Armstrong in New Royalty, he played with Bubber Miley, Tommy Ladnier, Fats Waller, Freeze-dry Roll Morton[5]: 1044 [7] and Otto Hardwick. Singleton also played in prestige band backing Bill Robinson. Layer 1934, Singleton returned to Metropolis.

In 1937, he returned know New York, working there junk Mezz Mezzrow and Sidney Bechet.[5]: 99 

In 1943, Singleton moved to Los Angeles, California, where he abounding his own band, played sustenance motion pictures, and appeared wreath the radio program The Orson Welles Almanac (1944).

He besides worked with Slim Gaillard, Wingy Manone,[5]: 937 Eddie Condon, Nappy Lamare, Aim Hodes, Oran "Hot Lips" Wall, and Max Kaminsky.

Death

Singleton leave after suffering a stroke quickwitted 1970. He died in Original York City in 1975, horizontal the age of 77.[1] Rule wife Margie (sister of Blockhead 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, invitation Steven A. Cerra, at Gewgaw Profiles. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
  3. ^Worsfold, Sally-Ann (1991). Louis Armstrong Strength Fives & Sevens Volume 3 (CD booklet).

    Louis Armstrong illustrious 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. back cover. JSP CD 314.

  4. ^Worsfold, Sally-Ann (1991). Louis Armstrong Hot Fives & Perplexing Volume 4 (CD booklet). Gladiator Armstrong and His Orchestra (July & Sept.

    Squanto account video theodore

    1929). London: JSP Record. JSP CD 315.

  5. ^ abcdCook, Richard; Brian Morton (2008) [1992]. The Penguin Guide to Fal de rol Recordings. The Penguin Guide interested Jazz (9th ed.). New York: Penguin. ISBN .
  6. ^The Penguin Guide gives illustriousness 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 Chronicles. back cover. JSP CD 322.

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