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Chick Webb, nato William Henry Webb, (Baltimora, 10 febbraio 1905 – Baltimora, 16 giugno 1939), è stato un batterista statunitense e leader di una band di musica swing
William Henry "Chick" Webb (February 10, 1905 – June 16, 1939) was an American jazz and swing music drummer and band leader.
Chick Webb (born February 10, 1905?, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.—died June 16, 1939, Baltimore) was an American jazz drummer who led one of the dominant big bands of the swing era. Its swing, precision, and popularity made it the standard of excellence to which other big bands aspired.
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William Henry Webb, also known as Chick Webb, was a swing and jazz musician as well as a leader of bands. He lived from February 10, 1905 to June 16, 1939. Chick Webb was a symbol of human spirit triumph in jazz and life.
10 feb 2023 · Chick Webb. “The King of the Savoy” reigned supreme over jazz drummers in New York in the 1930’s. He was the consummate showman and with his fluid and rhythmic style, was perfectly suited for the swing era. He raised the standard for drummer awareness, and paved the way for drummer led bands.
22 nov 2023 · Chick Webb, born William Henry Webb, was a celebrated drummer, composer, and bandleader during the Harlem Renaissance. He was hailed as the “King of Swing,” the “Drum King,” “King of the Savoy,” the first true drumming idol, and one of the “Immortals of Jazz.”
31 mag 2023 · The author’s contention is that Chick Webb was the best and most innovative of the swing drummers. He could not read music, but had big ears, picked up things quickly, and knew when anyone played a wrong note.
