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Cozy Cole (1909–1981)

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Started on drums as a child, becoming professional in 1928. After playing in the orchestra of Wilbur Sweatman, he organised his first own band and, by 1930, recorded with Jelly Roll Morton. During the 1930's and 40's, he alternated leading small groups with playing for, among others, Cab Calloway, Benny Carter, Benny Goodman and the Louis Armstrong All-Stars. See more trivia »

Born:

William Randolph Cole
in East Orange, New Jersey, USA

Died:

(age 71) in Columbus, Ohio, USA
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2002 Like Mike (performer: "Topsy, Part 2")
 
2001 All You Need (performer: "Topsy-Turvy")
 
1989 Who Shot Patakango? (performer: "Topsy Part II")
 
1957-1958 Timex All-Star Jazz Show (TV series)
– Episode dated 30 April 1958 (1958) (performer: "Basin Street Blues" - uncredited)
– Episode dated 30 December 1957 (1957) (performer: "Rockin' Chair" - uncredited)
 
1946 Make Mine Music (performer: "After You've Gone" 1918 / as Cole)
 
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1954 The Glenn Miller Story
Band Member
 
1950 I'm in the Revue
Musician
 
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1946 After You've Gone (short) (musician: drums - as Cole)
 
1946 All the Cats Join In (short) (musician: drums - uncredited)
 
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1961 After Hours (documentary short)
Himself
 
1958 The Dick Clark Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.12 (1958) … Himself
 
1958 The Garry Moore Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.5 (1958) … Himself
 
1957-1958 Timex All-Star Jazz Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 30 April 1958 (1958) … Himself
– Episode dated 30 December 1957 (1957) … Himself
 
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Trivia:

Started on drums as a child, becoming professional in 1928. After playing in the orchestra of Wilbur Sweatman, he organised his first own band and, by 1930, recorded with Jelly Roll Morton. During the 1930's and 40's, he alternated leading small groups with playing for, among others, Cab Calloway, Benny Carter, Benny Goodman and the Louis Armstrong All-Stars. See more »

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