(1926-04-05)April 5, 1926 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States
Died
April 19, 2005(2005-04-19) (aged 79) Van Nuys, California United States
Genres
Jazz, bebop
Occupation(s)
Musician, composer
Instrument(s)
Drums
Years active
1942–1973
Labels
Bethlehem, Mode, Liberty Records
Musical artist
Adolph Stanley Levey known professionally as Stan Levey (April 5, 1926 – April 19, 2005) was an American jazz drummer.[1] He was known for working with Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie in the early development of bebop during the 1940s, and in the next decade had a stint with bandleader Stan Kenton. Levey retired from music in the 1970s to work as a photographer.
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Adolph Stanley Levey known professionally as StanLevey (April 5, 1926 – April 19, 2005) was an American jazz drummer. He was known for working with Charlie...
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