Barrett Deems

American musician (1914–1998)

Born: 1 March 1914
Springfield
Died: 15 September 1998
Chicago
Country: United States
Record labels: Delmark Records

Biography

Barrett Deems was a jazz musician who played drum kit. Barrett Deems was born on 1 March 1914 in Springfield and died on 15 September 1998 in Chicago. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Delmark Records.

Barrett Deems (March 1, 1914 – September 15, 1998) was an American swing drummer from Springfield, Illinois. He worked in bands led by Louis Armstrong, Jimmy Dorsey, Red Norvo, and Muggsy Spanier. In High Society, a 1956 film, Deems performs a drum solo during a scene in the back of a bus. In addition, when Louis Armstrong and His All Stars play "Now You Has Jazz", C. K. Dexter Haven (Bing Crosby) introduces the band members, including Deems, who performs a short drum solo. Deems was married twice. He died in September 1998 of pneumonia at age 84. His second wife, Jane Johnson resides in Momence, Illinois.

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Also plays on

Albums where Barrett Deems is credited as a sideman

1954	Louis Armstrong Plays W.C. Handy — Louis Armstrong	drums (drum set)
1955	Satch Plays Fats: A Tribute to the Immortal Fats Waller — Louis Armstrong	drums (drum set)
1958	Louis and the Good Book — Louis Armstrong	drums (drum set)

Historic 78 rpm records

Everything Happens to Me Bill Harris and his New Music · Bill Harris · John LaPorta ·… · 1946 archive.org ↗
Frustration Bill Harris and his New Music · Bill Harris · John LaPorta ·… · 1946 archive.org ↗