American jazz drummer and singer, born August 20, 1900, in Washington, North Carolina, died in 1992.
During his career spanning seven decades, he played with such jazz men as Sidney Bechet, King Oliver, Art Hodes, Eubie Blake, Bob Wilber, Charlie Creath, Wilbur Sweatman, John Kirby, Conrad Janis, Mezz Mezzrow, Sammy Price, Tony Parenti and Roy Eldridge. He also led a trio including Pete Brown and Don Frye1933-1937. During the 1980s and 1990s, he played with various bands in the New York area, often doubling on washboard.