Cuba Austin

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Cuba Austin

dr, 1906-1961 US, Charleston, West Virginia
Musician of Jazz

Cuba Austin (1906 – 1961) was an American jazz drummer.Born in Charleston, West Virginia, Austin first enters the record as a member of William McKinney's group, McKinney's Cotton Pickers. Austin joined the group after its formation in 1926, taking over for McKinney himself on drums. The group recorded frequently, both under the names Cotton Pickers and Chocolate Dandies.Austin was an influential figure in early jazz; Gene Krupa called Austin one of his major influences. Austin was one of the first drummers to use the newly invented hi hat in hot and swing jazz.

Instruments

Drums
Vocals

Genres

Jazz
Pop
Soundtrack

Plays With

McKinney's Cotton Pickers

The Chocolate Dandies

Band Members

External Links

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