Bill Doggett

American jazz and rhythm and blues pianist and organist (1916-1996)

Born: 16 February 1916
Philadelphia
Died: 13 November 1996
New York City
Country: United States
Record labels: King

Biography

Bill Doggett was a jazz musician who played piano and organ. Bill Doggett was born on 16 February 1916 in Philadelphia and died on 13 November 1996 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: King.

William Ballard Doggett (February 16, 1916 – November 13, 1996) was an American pianist and organist. He began his career playing swing music before transitioning into rhythm and blues. Best known for his instrumental compositions "Honky Tonk" and "Hippy Dippy", Doggett was a pioneer of rock and roll. He worked with the Ink Spots, Johnny Otis, Wynonie Harris, Ella Fitzgerald, and Louis Jordan.

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Also plays on

Albums where Bill Doggett is credited as a sideman

1955	Lullabies of Birdland — Ella Fitzgerald	electronic organ
1998	Lullabies of Birdland / Sweet and Hot — Ella Fitzgerald	electronic organ
1999	Rhythm Is My Business — Ella Fitzgerald	conductor, organ, arranger

Historic 78 rpm records

PEACOCK ALLEY BILL DOGGETT · Burler · Ellis archive.org ↗
SLOW WALK BILL DOGGETT · Austin archive.org ↗
"HOW AM I TO KNOW" KARL GEORGE OCTET · Karl George · Bill Doggett · Freddy Green · Rudy… · 1945 archive.org ↗
"PEEK-A-BOO" KARL GEORGE OCTET · Karl George · Bill Doggett · Freddy Green · Rudy… · 1945 archive.org ↗
"WHY NOT" LUCKY THOMPSON ALL-STARS · Lucky Thompson · James Johnson · Rudy… · 1945 archive.org ↗
12 Minutes to Go Illinois Jacquet And His All Stars · Illinois Jacquet · Ray Perry ·… · 1946 archive.org ↗
Jacquet Bounce Illinois Jacquet & His All Stars · Illinois Jacquet · Ray Perry ·… · 1946 archive.org ↗
Jumpin' at Apollo Illinois Jacquet · Ray Perry · Trummy Young · Bill Doggett · Joe… · 1946 archive.org ↗