Dave Black (drummer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American drummer
Date of Birth: 23-Jan-1928
Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Date of Death: 04-Dec-2006
Profession: musician
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius 
About Dave Black (drummer)
- David "Dave" Black (January 23, 1928 in Philadelphia - December 4, 2006) was an American jazz drummer who is most notable for his work with Duke Ellington from 1953 to 1955.
- Prior to that, Black had been the drummer in the house band at the Philadelphia Blue Note Jazz Club where he played with the likes of Charlie Parker, Buddy DeFranco and Zoot Sims.
- In 1955 Black contracted polio and left the Duke Ellington Orchestra.
- After recovering, he partnered with Bob Scobey until the latter's death in 1963.
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