Bill Douglass, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American jazz drummer
Date of Birth: 28-Feb-1923
Place of Birth: Texas, United States
Date of Death: 19-Dec-1994
Profession: jazz musician
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Pisces 
About Bill Douglass
- William Douglass (February 28, 1923 – December 19, 1994) was an American jazz drummer born in Sherman, Texas.
- Douglass relocated to Los Angeles when he was six months old, becoming in his adulthood a popular Los Angeles musician who worked shows and sessions.
- Douglass provided drums for notable instrumentalists such as Benny Goodman and Ben Webster, as well as providing backing for vocalists such as Lena Horne and June Christy.
- He was also known for his work in the American Federation of Musicians, where he was an active proponent of desegregation.
- He held offices in local unions both before and after their racial integration.
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