Chief Bey

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Chief Bey

cng, perc, dr, 1913-2004 US
Musician of World, Jazz and Folk
A.k.a. James Hawthorne Bey

James Hawthorne Bey (April 17, 1913 – April 8, 2004) was an American jazz percussionist and African folklorist. He played under the name of Chief Bey.Born in Yemassee, South Carolina, Bey moved with his family to Brooklyn and then to Harlem, where he began playing drums and singing in church choirs. He also served in the Navy during World War II conflict and later attended cosmetology school.Bey died at his home in Brooklyn of stomach cancer at the age of 90.

Instruments

Congas
Percussion
Drums

Genres

World
Jazz
Folk
Latin

Plays With

Art Blakey & The Afro-Drum Ensemble

Chief Bey And His Royal Household

Concept

Olatunji And His Drums Of Passion

Kwame Nkrumah

African Drums

Band Members

External Links

Wikipedia

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Acknowledgements

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