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3 de nov. de 2017 · 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.
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.
24 de feb. de 2021 · In the early 1920s Greer and Ellington played often together in Washington and in New City. The drummer became one of Ellington's closest acquaintances, and was an integral part of the music the bandleader was creating.
He was never the greatest timekeeper, but Sonny Greer was perfect for Duke Ellington's Orchestra, adding color and class to the rhythm section. Born Dec 13, 1895 in Long Beach, NJ, Sonny Greer was with Duke Ellington's Orchestra during 1924-51.
The Washingtonians, Louis Metcalf (trumpet), Bubber Miley (trumpet), Joe Nanton (trombone), Otto Hardwick (alto saxophone), Fred Guy (banjo), Bass Edward (tuba), Sonny Greer (drums) Recorded: 1927 Recording Venue: Brunswick Studios, New York, NY
While he was never considered to be the greatest timekeeper, Sonny Greer was perfect for Duke Ellington’s Orchestra, adding color and class to the rhythm section. Mr. Ellington, conceding that Greer “’was not the world’s best reader of music,”’ acclaimed him “’the world’s best percussionist reactor.”
6 de ene. de 2010 · Greer’s stay with the Ellington band reached a pinnacle during their years at New York’s legendary Cotton Club. A distinctive, musical drummer, Greer was noted for his elaborate drumset, which was so impressive, special mention of it was made in Jim Haskin’s book The Cotton Club: “Greer and his drums provided the focus of the band’s ...
