Sonny Greer

American jazz drummer (1895–1982)

Born: 13 December 1895
Long Branch
Died: 23 March 1982
New York City
Country: United States
Active: 1910–

Biography

Sonny Greer was a jazz musician who played drum kit. Sonny Greer was born on 13 December 1895 in Long Branch and died on 23 March 1982 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz.

William Alexander "Sonny" Greer (December 13, 1902 – March 23, 1982) was an American jazz drummer and vocalist, best known for his work with Duke Ellington.

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Also plays on

Albums where Sonny Greer is credited as a sideman

1989	Braggin' in Brass: The Immortal 1938 Year — Duke Ellington	drums (drum set)
2001	Caravan — Duke Ellington	drums (drum set)
2005	Rockin' in Rhythm — Duke Ellington	drums (drum set)
2017	Blues In Orbit + The Cosmic Scene — Duke Ellington–	drums (drum set)
2023	Ellington In Order, Volume 4 (1932) — Duke Ellington	drums (drum set)

Historic 78 rpm records

I'M SATISFIED DUKE ELLINGTON'S ORCHESTRA · Cootie Williams · Freddy Jenkins ·… archive.org ↗
WHO SAID, "IT'S TIGHT LIKE THAT" DUKE ELLINGTON & HIS ORCHESTRA · Cootie Williams · Fred Jenkins ·… archive.org ↗
TOASTED PICKLE DUKE ELLINGTON'S SEPTET · Cootie Williams · Barney Bigard · Johnny… archive.org ↗
REXATIOUS REX STEWARTS ELLINGTONIANS · Rex Stewart · Lawrence Brown · Johnny… archive.org ↗
THEM THERE EYES DUKE ELLINGTON and His ORCH. · Arthur Whetsel, Cootie Williams… archive.org ↗
TOP AND BOTTOM DUKE ELLINGTON'S SEPTET · Cootie Williams · Barney Bigard · Johnny… archive.org ↗
REXATIOUS REX STEWARTS ELLINGTONIANS · Rex Stewart · Lawrence Brown · Johnny… archive.org ↗
Mellow mood Johnny Hodges and his All-Stars orchestra · Johnny Hodges · Jimmy… archive.org ↗