Butch Ballard Musical artist

George Edward "Butch" Ballard (December 26, 1918 – October 1, 2011) was an American jazz drummer who during his long career played with musicians such as Louis Armstrong, Count Basie and Duke Ellington.

Personal facts

Birth dateDecember 26, 1918
Birth place
Camden New Jersey , United States
Date of deathOctober 01, 2011
Place of death
Pennsylvania , Philadelphia
Hometown
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

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Musical artist

Career started1938
Career ended2011
associated musical artist
Duke Ellington
Count Basie Orchestra
BackgroundNon vocal instrumentalist
genre
Jazz
instrument
Drum kit

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