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Dannie Richmond
American drummer (1931–1988)
This article is about the jazz drummer. For the hockey player, see Danny Richmond.
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| Birth name | Charles Daniel Richmond |
| Born | (1931-12-15)December 15, 1931 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 16, 1988(1988-03-16) (aged 56) Harlem, New York |
| Genres | Jazz, R&B, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, music director, bandleader |
| Instrument | Drums |
| Years active | 1955–1988 |
| Labels | Impulse!, Timeless, Landmark |
Musical artist
Charles Daniel Richmond (December 15, 1931 – March 16, 1988) was an American jazz drummer who is best known for his work with Charles Mingus.
He also worked with Joe Cocker, Elton John and Mark-Almond.
Biography
Richmond was born Charles Daniel Richmond on December 15, 1931, in New York City and grew up in Greensboro, North Carolina.[1][2] He started playing tenor saxophone at the age o