Denzil Best
American jazz drummer (1917–1965) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Denzil DaCosta Best (April 27, 1917 – May 24, 1965) was an American jazz percussionist and composer born in New York City. He was a prominent bebop drummer in the 1950s and early 1960s.
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Birth name | Denzil DaCosta Best |
Born | April 27, 1917 New York City, U.S. |
Died | May 24, 1965(1965-05-24) (aged 48) New York City, U.S. |
Genres | Bebop |
Occupation(s) | Percussionist, composer |
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