Barrett Deems

Drum, Musical Artist

1914 – 1998

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Who was Barrett Deems?

Barrett Deems was an American swing music jazz drummer born in Springfield, Illinois, probably best known for his work with jazz musicians Jimmy Dorsey, Louis Armstrong, Red Norvo, and Muggsy Spanier.

Deems died of pneumonia in Chicago, in September 1998, at the age of 84.

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Born
Mar 1, 1914
Springfield
Lived in
  • Springfield
Died
Sep 15, 1998

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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