Zutty Singleton facts for kids
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Zutty Singleton
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Zutty Singleton with Adele Girard on harp in 1939; photo: William P. Gottlieb
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| Birth name | Arthur James Singleton |
| Born | Bunkie, Louisiana, U.S. May 14, 1898 |
| Died | July 14, 1975 (aged 77) New York City |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Drums |
| Years active | 1915–1970 |
| Associated acts | Louis Armstrong, Bubber Miley, Tommy Ladnier, Fats Waller, Jelly Roll Morton, Jimmie Noone |
Arthur James "Zutty" Singleton (May 14, 1898 – July 14, 1975) was an important American jazz drummer. He was known for his amazing rhythm and played with many famous musicians. Zutty helped shape the sound of early jazz music.
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Zutty Singleton's Musical Journey
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Early Life and First Steps in Music
Zutty Singleton was born in Bunkie, Louisiana, United States. He grew up in the lively city of New Orleans. His special nickname, "Zutty," means "cute" in the Creole language. He got this nickname when he was just a baby.
Zutty started playing music professionally around 1915. He worked with a musician named Steve Lewis. Later, he served in the United States Navy during World War I.
Playing in New Orleans and Beyond
After the war, Zutty returned to New Orleans. He played with several local bands. Some of the musicians he worked with included Papa Celestin and Fate Marable.
He then left New Orleans to play in Charlie Creath's band in St. Louis, Missouri. After that, he moved to Chicago, a big city for jazz music.
Joining Jazz Legends in Chicago and New York
In Chicago, Zutty played with many great jazz artists. He performed with Doc Cook and Jimmie Noone. He also joined Louis Armstrong's band, which included the famous pianist Earl Hines.
In 1928 and 1929, Zutty played on some very important recordings. These were with Louis Armstrong and his Hot Five. These recordings helped define the sound of jazz. In 1929, Zutty moved with Louis Armstrong to New York City.
Continuing His Career in New York and Los Angeles
In New York, Zutty continued to play with top jazz musicians. He worked with Fats Waller, Jelly Roll Morton, and Tommy Ladnier. He even played in the band that backed the famous dancer Bill Robinson.
In 1934, Zutty went back to Chicago for a while. He returned to New York in 1937. There, he played with musicians like Mezz Mezzrow and Sidney Bechet.
In 1943, Zutty moved to Los Angeles. He led his own band there. He also played music for movies and appeared on a radio show called The Orson Welles Almanac. He kept playing with many other jazz greats, including Eddie Condon and Max Kaminsky.
Later Years and Passing
Zutty Singleton stopped playing music in 1970. This was after he had a stroke. He passed away in New York City in 1975. He was 77 years old. His wife, Margie, who was the sister of Charlie Creath, died in 1982.
See also
In Spanish: Zutty Singleton para niños
