Sonny Greer
William Alexander "Sonny" Greer (December 13, c. 1895 – March 23, 1982) was an American jazz drummer and vocalist, best known for his work with Duke Ellington. |
Birth and Death Data: Born December 13, 1895 (Long Branch), Died March 23, 1982 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1927 - 1946
Roles Represented in DAHR: drums, vocalist, maracas
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Recordings (Results 201-201 of 201 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | GB 6041 | 10-in. | 7/13/1933 | Chicago | Duke Ellington Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Greer, Sonny," accessed April 28, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104570.
Greer, Sonny. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 28, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104570.
"Greer, Sonny." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 28 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Greer, Sonny - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n84077393
Wikidata: Sonny Greer - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1260845
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/5117673
MusicBrainz: Sonny Greer - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/3ec1c0cf-b825-44bb-876e-d79122d00ae1
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