 zutty singleton
Zutty's
first gigs were at the Rosebud Theater with Steve Lewis in 1915. He went
to Europe to fight in World War I and came back on the injured list and
became a chauffeur. Driving cars for a living didn't last long; Zutty
joined Tom's Roadhouse Band in New Orleans.
After playing in a handful of bands in New Orleans, he moved up to St.
Louis to play with Charlie Creath. He moved back to New Orleans and jammed
with legends Earl Hines and Louis Armstrong in 1927. In 1931
he moved to New York City to play with jazzgod Fats Waller. In the
late 30s he lead his own group and played with Roy Eldridge. Through the
50s and 60s he played with a plethora of bands. He retired in 1970 after
suffering from a stroke.
album picks:
Swing
Out
Last
Testament: His Final Recordings, Fats Waller
links:
Redhotjazz.com:
Zutty Singleton
allmusic.com:
Zutty Singleton
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