Sonny Payne

Sonny Payne
Sonny Payne had the role of his lifetime as Count Basie's drummer. It was the perfect position for the hard-driving drummer and he fit in perfectly with pianist Basie and guitarist Freddie Green during the prime years of Count's second great band. The son of drummer Chris Columbus, Payne studied early on with Vic Berton and played locally. In 1944 he began a professional, playing with the Dud Paul Bascomb band, Hot Lips Page, Earl Bostic (1945-47) and Tiny Grimes (off and on during 1947-50)....
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Various Artists Atlantic Rhythm & Blues 1947-1974 [Box]
Atlantic Rhythm & Blues 1947-1974 [Box] - Various Artists
By: Various Artists
Credited Role:Drums
Song List: Listen to Songs by Atlantic Rhythm & Blues 1947-1974 Lowe Groovin', That Old Black Magic, Annie Laurie
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Nat King Cole Stardust: Complete Capitol Recordings 1955-1959
Stardust: Complete Capitol Recordings 1955-1959 - Nat King Cole
By: Nat King Cole
Credited Role:Drums
Song List: I'd Rather Have the Blues, I Hear Music, My Heart Stood Sti...
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