Jimmy Bertrand

Drums, Musical Artist

1900 – 1960

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Who was Jimmy Bertrand?

Jimmy Bertrand was an American jazz and blues drummer.

James Bertrand was born in Biloxi, Mississippi, and was active on the Chicago blues/jazz scene of the 1920s. Bertrand recorded with Louis Armstrong, Johnny Dodds, Tampa Red, Ma Rainey, Freddie Keppard, Erskine Tate, Big Bill Broonzy, Doc Cook, Jimmy Blythe, Lee Collins, and Blind Blake amongst many others. In addition he led Jimmy Bertrand's Washboard Wizards.

As well as drums and washboard, Bertrand also played the xylophone and slide whistle. He was the brother-in-law of Jelly Roll Morton and brother of the showgirl, Mabel Bertrand.

He was also a noted instructor; his pupils included Wallace Bishop, Lionel Hampton, and Big Sid Catlett.

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Born
Feb 24, 1900
Biloxi
Died
Aug 1, 1960

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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