Jimmy Bertrand, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetJimmy Bertrand
American musician
Date of Birth: 24-Feb-1900
Place of Birth: Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Date of Death: 01-Aug-1960
Profession: jazz musician
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Pisces 
About Jimmy Bertrand
- Jimmy Bertrand (24 February 1900 – August 1960) was an American jazz and blues drummer. 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 also a noted instructor; his pupils included Wallace Bishop, Lionel Hampton, and Big Sid Catlett.
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