Milt Holland

Jazz, Musical Artist

1917 – 2005

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Who was Milt Holland?

Milton "Milt" Holland was an American drummer, percussionist, ethnic musicologist, and writer in the Los Angeles music scene. He pioneered the use of African, South American, and Indian percussion styles in jazz, pop and film music; traveling extensively in those regions to collect instruments and to learn the musical styles of playing them.

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Born
Feb 7, 1917
Chicago
Also known as
  • Holland, Milt
  • Milton Holland
Died
Nov 4, 2005
Los Angeles

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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