name

J.C. Heard, Drums

dates

b. October 08, 1917; d. September 30, 1988

birth place

Dayton, OH

description

A bridge figure between swing, Jazz at the Philharmonic, and modern jazz who spent last years leading a big band.

hot disc

The Detroit Jazz Tradition -- Alive & Well

more info

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._C._Heard