 Levey in a publicity photo for Ludwig Image by Unknown authorUnknown author, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Stan LeveyStan Levey Stan Levey American drummer Adolph Stanley Levey known professionally as Stan Levey (April 5, 1926 – April 19, 2005) was an American jazz drummer.[1] He was known for working with Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie in the early development of bebop during the 1940s, and in the next decade had a stint with bandleader Stan Kenton. Levey retired from music in the 1970s to work as a photographer. Quick facts Background information, Born ... Stan Levey Levey in a 1961 advertisement Background information Born Adolph Stanley Levey (1926-04-05)April 5, 1926 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States Died April 19, 2005(2005-04-19) (aged 79) Van Nuys, California United States Genres Jazz, bebop Occupation(s) Musician, composer Instrument Drums Years active 1942–1973 Labels Bethlehem,… (Source: Wikipedia)
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