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George Ballard

This drummer began gigging professionally in the first ’40s, and may be thought to have provided rhythm to get a veritable Mt. Rushmore of jazz legends. Along with bassist Wendell Marshall, Butch Ballard developed among Duke Ellington’s greatest tempo section formations. The drummer, frequently acknowledged as George Ballard, offered an …

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