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Sam Woodyard

Sam Woodyard (January 7, 1925 – September 20, 1988) was an American jazz drummer. He was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States. Woodyard was largely an autodidact on drums and played locally in the Newark, New Jersey, area in the 1940s.

Sam Woodyard

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Name
Sam Woodyard
Born
7 January 1925
Birthplace
Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
Died
20 September 1988
Place of death
Paris, France
Occupation
Musician
Nationality
United States
Fields
jazz
Languages
English

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Sam Woodyard (January 7, 1925 – September 20, 1988) was an American jazz drummer. He was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States. Woodyard was largely an autodidact on drums and played locally in the Newark, New Jersey, area in the 1940s.

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Sam Woodyard (1925–1988) was an American jazz musician and musician. Born in Elizabeth, the jazz musician died in Paris.

Genres include jazz. Languages used include English.

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  4. 04Notes, references and evidence

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