Jimmy Cobb

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Jimmy Cobb (born January 20 1929 in Washington D.C.) is an American jazz drummer. Known from an early age as an accomplished accompanist, Jimmy has worked extensively with a wide range of artists, including: Dinah Washington, Pearl Bailey, Clark Terry, Cannonball Adderly, Dizzy Gillespie, John Coltrane, Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday, Wynton Kelly, Stan Getz, Wes Montgomery, Miles Davis, Paul Chambers, Kenny Burrell, J.J. Johnson, Sonny Stitt, Nat Adderley, Hank Jones, Ron Carter, George Coleman, Fathead Newman, and many others.

His most famous work is on Miles Davis' Kind of Blue (1959), considered by many to be the quintessential jazz record (that is, a perfect example of its type). Cobb is the last surviving player from that historic session. He also played on other famous Davis albums, including Sketches of Spain, Someday My Prince Will Come, "Live at Carnegie Hall, "Live at the Blackhawk", and "Porgy and Bess".

He is still active, primarily in New York City, where he leads Jimmy Cobb's Mob.

External link

[Jimmy Cobb - Legendary Jazz Drummer] Email: rapsetee@aol.com

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