Sonny Greer

Sonny Greer
Background information
Birth nameWilliam Alexander Greer
Born(1895-12-13)December 13, 1895
Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedMarch 23, 1982(1982-03-23) (aged 86)
New York City, U.S.
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
Instruments
Years active1910–1966
Formerly ofElmer Snowden, Duke Ellington, Washingtonians

William Alexander "Sonny" Greer (December 13, c. 1895 – March 23, 1982) was an American jazz drummer and vocalist, best known for his work with Duke Ellington.

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