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Sidney "Big Sid" Catlett (January 17, 1910 – March 25, 1951) was an American jazz drummer. Catlett was one of the most versatile drummers of his era, adapting with the changing music scene as bebop emerged.
März 1951 in Chicago, Illinois ), aufgrund seiner Körpergröße Big Sid Catlett genannt, war ein afroamerikanischer Schlagzeuger im Jazz. Er war „einer der swingendsten, aber auch einflussreichsten und technisch-solistisch versiertesten Schlagzeuger der Jazzgeschichte “ ( Martin Kunzler) [1] .
14. Nov. 2017 · Sidney Leon Catlett was born in Washington on April 8, 1948. His father, also named Sidney (but best known as Big Sid), was a renowned jazz drummer who played with Louis Armstrong, Benny...
8. Nov. 2017 · Survivors include his wife of 35 years, of Atlanta; two children from his first marriage, Sidney L. Catlett III of Bowie, Md., and Sadjah Catlett Echols of Houston; two stepchildren, Mahmoud...
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Learn about Sidney Catlett, a jazz drummer who played with Benny Carter, Fletcher Henderson, Benny Goodman and Louis Armstrong. Find out his life story, career highlights, discography and legacy on Jazzinfo.org.
22. März 2010 · Acknowledged as an important pivotal player, Big Sid would have a direct impact on the drumming of Max Roach, Art Blakey, Shelly Manne, Stan Levey, and Ed Shaughnessy. An inspired performer, Big Sid Catlett is considered one of the most important drummers who ever lived.
Biography. “Big Sid” Catlett was one of the most flexible drummers in the history of jazz. On one hand, Catlett was skilled enough in the pre-modern styles to be Louis Armstrong’s favorite percussionist; on the other, Catlett’s powerful swing and generous adaptability allowed him to play commendably on the early Parker/Gillespie bop sides.
