Cozy Cole

Cozy Cole
Photo by Ralph F. Seghers
Background information
Birth nameWilliam Randolph Cole
Born(1909-10-17)October 17, 1909
East Orange, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedJanuary 9, 1981(1981-01-09) (aged 71)
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
GenresSwing
OccupationMusician
InstrumentDrums
Years active1930s–1970s
Formerly ofThe Cab Calloway Orchestra

William Randolph "Cozy" Cole (October 17, 1909 – January 9, 1981) was an American jazz drummer who worked with Cab Calloway and Louis Armstrong among others and led his own groups.