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Archie Alleyne
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| Born | January 7, 1933 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | June 8, 2015 (aged 82) |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Drummer |
Archie Alleyne CM (January 7, 1933 – June 8, 2015) was a famous Canadian jazz drummer. He was known for playing drums with many important jazz musicians like Billie Holiday, Lester Young, Stan Getz, Coleman Hawkins, and Ben Webster. Archie Alleyne also recorded his own music and played with other Canadian jazz artists such as Oliver Jones, Cy McLean, and Brian Browne.
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Archie Alleyne: A Jazz Legend
Archie Alleyne was born and grew up in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. When he was in his twenties, he became the main drummer at a popular jazz club called the Town Tavern. This was a big step in his music career.
A New Path: The Restaurant
In 1967, Archie Alleyne had a major accident. This made him step away from playing music for several years. During this time, he started a new business. He became a partner in a soul food restaurant in Toronto called The Underground Railroad. His partners were Dave Mann, John Henry Jackson, and Howard Matthews.
Back to the Drums
After being part of the restaurant for some years, Archie Alleyne decided to sell his share in 1981. He then returned to his passion: music! In the early 1980s, he started playing drums again with Oliver Jones' band.
Leaving a Legacy
Archie Alleyne was recognized for his amazing contributions to Canada. In 2011, he was named to the Order of Canada. This is one of the highest honors a Canadian citizen can receive.
He also created the Archie Alleyne Scholarship Fund. This fund helps music students by giving them money to study. Archie Alleyne also wrote a book about his life called Colour Me Jazz: The Archie Alleyne Story. It was published a few months after he passed away.
