Jimmy Crawford (drummer)

Jimmy Crawford was born in Memphis, Tennessee, United States.

[1] According to Modern Drummer, Crawford "played with a strong, solid pulsation — a classic trademark of the Lunceford sound — and was a key factor in establishing the unique Lunceford beat.

"[2] Later, in the 1950s, Crawford worked as a pit drummer on Broadway in such productions as Jamaica (1957-8) and Donnybrook!

He recorded with numerous notable artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, Count Basie, Sy Oliver, Bing Crosby, Benny Goodman, and Frank Sinatra.

[3] With Count Basie With Kenny Burrell With Buck Clarke With Dizzy Gillespie With Eddie Heywood With Quincy Jones