- Born
- 6 December 1928
Buffalo - Died
- 7 July 2014
- Country
- United States
Biography
Frankie Dunlop was a jazz musician who played drum kit. Frankie Dunlop was born on 6 December 1928 in Buffalo and died on 7 July 2014. The music is usually filed under jazz.
Francis Dunlop (December 6, 1928 – July 7, 2014) was an American jazz drummer. Dunlop, born in Buffalo, New York, grew up in a musical family and began playing piano at age nine and drums at ten. He was playing professionally by age 16 and received some classical education in percussion. He toured with Big Jay McNeely and made recording debut with Moe Koffman in 1950 before serving in the Army during the Korean War. After his discharge he played with Sonny Stitt, Charles Mingus, Sonny Rollins (1958, 1966–67), Maynard Ferguson (1958–60), Lena Horne, Duke Ellington (1960), and Thelonious Monk (1960–64); it is for his recordings with the last of these that he is principally remembered. Later in his life he recorded with Lionel Hampton (1975–81), Earl Hines (1973–74), Ray Crawford, and Joe Zawinul. In 1984, Dunlop retired, having recorded on over 100 albums.
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Frankie Dunlop play?
Frankie Dunlop is known for playing drum kit.
When and where was Frankie Dunlop born?
Frankie Dunlop was born 6 December 1928 in Buffalo.
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