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Baby Dodds

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American musician (1898-1959)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1898 to 1959 · aged 60
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Warren "Baby" Dodds was an American jazz drummer born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is regarded as one of the best jazz drummers of the pre-big band era. He varied his drum patterns with accents and flourishes, and he generally kept the beat with the bass drum while playing buzz rolls on the snare.

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Dodds (left) and Rudi Blesh in July 1947Dodds (left) and Rudi Blesh in July 1947Dodds' grave at Lincoln CemeteryDodds' grave at Lincoln CemeteryDrum set used by Baby Dodds, Louisiana State Museum, Baton Rouge, LouisianaDrum set used by Baby Dodds, Louisiana State Museum, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Warren "Baby" Dodds was an American jazz drummer born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is regarded as one of the best jazz drummers of the pre-big band era. He varied his drum patterns with accents and flourishes, and he generally kept the beat with the bass drum while playing buzz rolls on the snare. Early influences included Louis Cottrell, Sr., Dave Perkins, and Tubby Hall. Dodds was among the first drummers to be recorded improvising while performing.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1898 to 1959 · aged 60
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18 languages

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