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Arthur James " Zutty" Singleton (May 14, 1898 – July 14, 1975) (1992). 9780851129396, Guinness Publishing. ISBN 9780851129396 was an American jazz drummer.
In Chicago, Singleton played with Doc Cook, Dave Peyton, Jimmie Noone, and theater bands, then joined Louis Armstrong's band with Earl Hines. In 1928 and 1929, Singleton performed on landmark recordings with Louis Armstrong and his Hot Five. In 1929, he moved with Armstrong to New York City.
In addition to playing with Armstrong in New York, he played with Bubber Miley, Tommy Ladnier, Fats Waller, Jelly Roll Morton and Otto Hardwick. Singleton also played in the band backing Bill Robinson. In 1934, Singleton returned to Chicago. In 1937, he returned to New York, working there with Mezz Mezzrow and Sidney Bechet.
In 1943, Singleton moved to Los Angeles, California, where he led his own band, played for motion pictures, and appeared on the radio program The Orson Welles Almanac (1944). He also worked with Slim Gaillard, Wingy Manone, Eddie Condon, Nappy Lamare, Art Hodes, Oran "Hot Lips" Page, and Max Kaminsky.
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