- Born
- 10 February 1932
Chicago - Died
- 14 February 2004
Queens - Country
- United States
- Record labels
- Vee-Jay Records
Biography
Walter Perkins was a jazz musician who played drum kit. Walter Perkins was born on 10 February 1932 in Chicago and died on 14 February 2004 in Queens. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Vee-Jay Records.
Walter "Baby Sweets" Perkins (February 10, 1932 – February 14, 2004) was an American jazz drummer. Starting out in Chicago, Perkins began his professional career with Ahmad Jamal in 1956–57. He recorded for Argo Records in 1957 as a leader under the name MJT+3 with Paul Serrano on trumpet, Nicky Hill on tenor sax, Muhal Richard Abrams on piano, and Bob Cranshaw on bass. In 1959, he regrouped under the same name with Willie Thomas on trumpet, Frank Strozier on alto sax, Harold Mabern on piano, and Cranshaw on bass; they recorded for Vee-Jay in 1959 and 1960 and played in Chicago until 1962, when he moved to New York City. Perkins played with Sonny Rollins in 1962 and accompanied Carmen McRae in 1962–63. In 1964 he played with Art Farmer and Teddy Wilson.
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Walter Perkins play?
Walter Perkins is known for playing drum kit.
When and where was Walter Perkins born?
Walter Perkins was born 10 February 1932 in Chicago.
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