Sid Catlett
Big Sid Catlett | |
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Catlett in New York, March 1947. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Sidney Catlett |
| Also known as | "Big Sid" Catlett |
| Born | January 17, 1910 Evansville, Indiana United States |
| Died | March 25, 1951 (aged 41) Chicago, Illinois United States |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Drums |
Sidney "Big Sid" Catlett (January 17, 1910 – March 25, 1951) was an American jazz drummer. Catlett was one of the most versatile drummers of his era, adapting with the changing music scene as bebop emerged.