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Stan Levey

Adolph Stanley Levey known professionally as Stan Levey (April 5, 1926 – April 19, 2005) was an American jazz drummer. He was known for working with Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie in the early development of bebop during the 1940s, and in the next decade had a stint with bandleader Stan Kenton. Levey retired from music in the 1970s to work as a photographer.

Also recorded as Adolph Stanley Levey

Stan Levey

Levey in a publicity photo for Ludwig

Downbeat Magazine · Public domain

Name
Stan Levey
Birth Name
Adolph Stanley Levey
Born
5 April 1926
Birthplace
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States
Died
19 April 2005
Place of death
Van Nuys, California United States
Occupation
Musician, composer
Nationality
United States
Fields
jazz

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Adolph Stanley Levey known professionally as Stan Levey (April 5, 1926 – April 19, 2005) was an American jazz drummer. He was known for working with Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie in the early development of bebop during the 1940s, and in the next decade had a stint with bandleader Stan Kenton. Levey retired from music in the 1970s to work as a photographer.

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Recordings and discography
  3. 03Archives and collections
  4. 04Notes, references and evidence

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