Jimmy Cobb

Jimmy Cobb
Cobb drumming c. 2008
Background information
Birth nameWilbur James Cobb
Born(1929-01-20)January 20, 1929
Washington, D.C., U.S.
DiedMay 24, 2020(2020-05-24) (aged 91)
Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
GenresJazz
OccupationDrummer
Years active1949–2020

Wilbur James "Jimmy" Cobb (January 20, 1929 – May 24, 2020) was an American jazz drummer. He was part of Miles Davis's First Great Sextet. He was awarded an NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship in 2009.

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