Eddie Locke

American musician (1930–2009)

Born: 8 February 1930
Detroit
Died: 7 September 2009
Ramsey
Country: United States
Record labels: Chiaroscuro Records

Biography

Eddie Locke was a jazz musician who played drum kit. Eddie Locke was born on 8 February 1930 in Detroit and died on 7 September 2009 in Ramsey. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Chiaroscuro Records.

Eddie Locke (August 2, 1930 – September 7, 2009) was an American jazz drummer. Eddie Locke was a part of the fertile and vibrant Detroit jazz scene during the 1940s and 1950s, which brought forth many great musicians including the Jones brothers (Hank, Thad, and Elvin), Kenny Burrell, Lucky Thompson, Tommy Flanagan, Barry Harris, and so many others. He eventually formed a variety act with drummer Oliver Jackson called Bop & Locke which played the Apollo Theater. He moved to New York City in 1954, and worked there with Dick Wellstood, Tony Parenti, Red Allen, Willie "The Lion" Smith, and Teddy Wilson amongst others. During this time he came under the tutelage of the great Jo Jones, and eventually became known as a driving and swinging drummer who kept solid time and supported the soloist. During the late 1950s he formed two of his most fruitful musical relationships, one with Roy Eldridge, and the other with Coleman Hawkins.

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