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Ben Dixon

1934 – 2018

American drummer

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About Ben Dixon

Lived 1934 – 2018 (aged 83). Ben Dixon was an American jazz musician, drummer and musician.

Ben Dixon (December 25, 1934 – November 8, 2018) was an American jazz drummer.

Discography

As Leader Say Yes to Your Best (American Classical Jazz, 2000) with Adam Scone, Coleman Mellett

As sideman With George Braith Laughing Soul (Prestige, 1966) With Lou Donaldson The Natural Soul (Blue Note, 1962) A Man with a Horn (Blue Note, 1963) Good Gracious! (Blue Note, 1963) Signifyin' (Argo, 1963) Possum Head (Argo, 1964) Musty Rusty (Cadet, 1965) With Ray Draper Tuba Sounds (Prestige, 1957) With Grant Green Grant's First Stand (Blue Note, 1961) Sunday Mornin' (Blue Note, 1961) Blues for Lou (Blue Note, 1963) Am I Blue (Blue Note, 1963) His Majesty King Funk (Verve, 1965) Iron City (Cobblestone, 1967) With Johnny Hodges Wings & Things (Verve, 1965) with Wild Bill Davis With Richard "Groove" Holmes Soul Power! (Prestige, 1967) With Joe Jones Introducing the Psychedelic Soul Jazz Guitar of Joe Jones (Prestige, 1967) With Jack McDuff The Honeydripper (Prestige, 1961) With Big John Patton Along Came John (Blue Note, 1963) Blue John (Blue Note, 1963) The Way I Feel (Blue Note, 1964) Oh Baby! (Blue Note, 1965) With Stanley Turrentine A Chip Off the Old Block (Blue Note, 1963) With Harold Vick Steppin' Out! (Blue Note, 1963) With Don Wilkerson Shoutin' (Blue Note, 1963) With Baby Face Willette Face to Face (Blue Note, 1961) Stop and Listen (Blue Note, 1961)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ben Dixon?

American drummer

When was Ben Dixon born?

Ben Dixon was born on 25 December 1934 in Gaffney.

When did Ben Dixon die?

Ben Dixon died on 8 November 2018.

What was Ben Dixon's occupation?

Ben Dixon was a jazz musician, drummer and musician.

What nationality was Ben Dixon?

Ben Dixon was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ben Dixon

· Wikidata: Q4885536

· DBpedia: Ben Dixon (musician)

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ben Dixon. https://biography.guide/ben-dixon-jazz-musician/

MLA: "Ben Dixon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ben-dixon-jazz-musician/.

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