William R. Cole: October 17, 1909. (legendary jazz drummer was born on this date)(This Week in Black History)(Brief Article)

From: Jet | Date: October 23, 1995 | Copyright information

William R. Cole, the jazz drummer known professionally as "Cozy Cole", was born in East Orange, NJ on this day. He began playing professionally in his teens and made his first record at the age of 20, with Jelly Roll Morton's Red Hot Peppers. During the 1930's, he played in the bands of Blanche Calloway, Benny Carter and Willie Bryant. Cozy Cole joined Cab Calloway's band in 1939, where ...

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