Jimmy Bertrand

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Jimmy Bertrand
BornFebruary 24, 1900
DiedAugust 1960 (aged 60)
GenresJazz
InstrumentDrums

Jimmy Bertrand (February 24, 1900 – August 1960) was an American jazz and blues percussionist.[1]

Background

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Bertrand was born in Biloxi, Mississippi, and was active on the Chicago blues and jazz scene of the 1920s.[1] Bertrand recorded with Louis Armstrong, Johnny Dodds, Erskine Tate, and Blind Blake, amongst many others.[1] In addition he led Jimmy Bertrand's Washboard Wizards.[1] He was also a noted instructor; his pupils included Wallace Bishop, Lionel Hampton, and Big Sid Catlett.[2] Bertrand died in Chicago in 1960.[3]

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