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Zutty Singleton
American jazz drummer (1898– 1975)
Musical artist
Arthur James "Zutty" Singleton (May 14, 1898 – July 14, 1975)[1] was an American jazz drummer.
Career
Singleton was born in Bunkie, Louisiana, United States,[1] and raised in New Orleans. According to his Jazz Profiles biography, his unusual nickname, acquired in infancy, is the Creole word for "cute".[2] He was working professionally with Steve Lewis by 1915.
He served with the United States Navy in World War I. After returning to New Orleans he worked with Papa Celestin, Big Eye Louis Nelson, John Robichaux, and Fate Marable.
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He left for St. Louis, Missouri, to play in Charlie Creath's band, then moved to Chicago, Illinois.
In Chicago, Singleton played with Doc Cook, Dave Peyton, Jimmie Noone, and theater bands, then joined Louis Armstrong's band with Earl Hines.
In 1928 and 1929, Singleton performed on landmark recordings with Louis Armstrong and his Hot Five.[