Drummers · 1918–2011

Butch Ballard

American jazz drummer

Born
26 December 1918
Camden
Died
1 October 2011
Philadelphia
Country
United States
Active
1938–

Biography

Butch Ballard was a jazz musician who played drum kit. Butch Ballard was born on 26 December 1918 in Camden and died on 1 October 2011 in Philadelphia. The music is usually filed under jazz.

George Edward "Butch" Ballard (December 26, 1918 – October 1, 2011) was an American jazz drummer who played with Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, and Duke Ellington.

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Also plays on

Albums where Butch Ballard is credited as a sideman

1953 Piano Reflections — Duke Ellington drums (drum set)
1989 Piano Reflections — Duke Ellington drums (drum set)
1993 Jazz Tribune No.69: Indispensable — Duke Ellington drums (drum set)

Historic 78 rpm records

  • Ravin' At the Haven Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis his Tenor Sax and Rhythm · E. Davis · Gene… archive.org ↗
  • Minton's Madhouse Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis his Tenor Sax and Rhythm · E. Davis · Gene… archive.org ↗
  • LOCKJAW'S BOUNCE EDDIE "LOCKJAW" DAVIS His Tenor Sax and Rhythm · John Acea · Butch… · 1949 archive.org ↗
  • Perdido Johnny Hodges & His Orchestra · Johnny Hodges · Harold Baker ·… · 1950 archive.org ↗
  • Bean-Bag Boogie Johnny Hodges & His Orchestra · Johnny Hodges · Harold Baker ·… · 1951 archive.org ↗
  • Wishing and Waiting Johnny Hodges & His Orchestra · Johnny Hodges · Harold Baker · Jimmy… · 1951 archive.org ↗

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Butch Ballard play?

Butch Ballard is known for playing drum kit.

When and where was Butch Ballard born?

Butch Ballard was born 26 December 1918 in Camden.

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