Cuba Austin (1906 – 1961) was an American jazz drummer.
[1][2] Austin joined the group after its formation, taking over from McKinney himself on drums.
[1] The group recorded frequently, both under the names Cotton Pickers and Chocolate Dandies.
[1] When he disbanded this group in 1934, he moved to Baltimore and worked on his own,[1] as well as in an orchestra with Rivers Chambers.
[3] Austin was one of the first drummers to use the newly invented hi hat in hot and swing jazz.