Bobby Donaldson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Bobby Donaldson

American musician

Date of Birth: 29-Nov-1922

Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: 02-Jul-1971

Profession: jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius


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About Bobby Donaldson

  • Bobby Donaldson (November 29, 1922, Boston - 1971) was an American jazz and R&B drummer. After playing locally in the early 1940s, Donaldson played with Russell Procope while serving in the Army in New York City.
  • In 1946-47 Donaldson worked with Cat Anderson, and following this played with Edmond Hall, Andy Kirk, Lucky Millinder, Buck Clayton, Red Norvo, and Sy Oliver/Louis Armstrong.
  • He was a prolific session musician for much of the 1950s and 1960s, playing with Helen Merrill, Ruby Braff, Mel Powell, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Bobby Jaspar, Herbie Mann, AndrĂ© Hodeir, Kenny Burrell, Lonnie Johnson, Frank Wess, Willis Jackson, and Johnny Hodges.

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