name

Sonny Greer, Drums

dates

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

birth place

Long Branch, NJ

description

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

hot disc

Duke Ellington Centennial Edition: The Complete RCA Victor Recordings

more info

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