Barrett Deems, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Barrett Deems

American musician

Date of Birth: 01-Mar-1914

Place of Birth: Springfield, Illinois, United States

Date of Death: 15-Sep-1998

Profession: bandleader, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About Barrett Deems

  • Barrett Deems (March 1, 1914 – September 15, 1998) was an American swing music jazz drummer born in Springfield, Illinois, probably best known for his work with jazz musicians Jimmy Dorsey, Louis Armstrong (he performed as part of Armstrong's band in the 1956 musical High Society), Red Norvo, and Muggsy Spanier.Deems was married twice; he was survived by his second wife, Jane Johnson, and by his daughter.
  • Deems died of pneumonia in Chicago, 15 September 1998, at the age of 84.

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