Chick Webb

Webb (William, known as Chick ), beater and American leader (Baltimore, 1909 - 1939).

From 1930 it occurred regularly with its orchestra in Savoy Ballroom of Harlem. It is in particular in this orchestra that Ella Fitzgerald made its beginnings in 1935 before taking again the direction with its death of it.

Biography

Discography

Recordings:
  • - Blue Lou (1934)
  • - Claps hands! Young stag comes Charlie (1937)
  • - Harlem Congo (1937)
  • - Liza (1938)

External bonds

The current site of Savoy Ballroom

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