Cuba Austin
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Cuba Austin (1906 – 1961) was an American jazz drummer.
Early life
Austin was born in Charleston, West Virginia.[1]
Career
In 1926, Austin became a member of Bill McKinney's group, McKinney's Cotton Pickers.[1][2] Austin joined the group after its formation, taking over from McKinney himself on drums.[1] The group recorded frequently, both under the names Cotton Pickers and Chocolate Dandies.[3]
In 1931, the Cotton Pickers split into two ensembles, with Austin heading one of them, which took the name, The Original Cotton Pickers.[1] When he disbanded this group in 1934, he moved to Baltimore and worked on his own,[1] as well as in an orchestra with Rivers Chambers.[3]
Austin was an influential figure in early jazz; Gene Krupa called Austin one of his major influences.[3] Austin was one of the first drummers to use the newly invented hi hat in hot and swing jazz.[3]
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