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Cozy Cole

Cozy Cole studied percussion with a member of the New York Philharmonic, then attended the Juilliard School Of Music. He made his professional debut in 1928 with Wilbur Sweatman's band, then conducted his own orchestra (1928-1930). In 1930, he worked with pianist Jelly Roll Morton, joined Blanche Calloway's orchestra (1931-1933), and worked with Benny Carter (1933-1934) and Stuff Smith (1936-1938). Cab Calloway (Blanche Calloway's brother) hired him in his big band for four years (1938-1942), during which Cozy Cole made numerous recordings, including some historic sessions with L...