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Roy Harte

1924 – 2003

American drummer

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About Roy Harte

Lived 1924 – 2003 (aged 79). Roy Harte was an American jazz musician and musician.

Roy S. Harte (May 27, 1924 – October 26, 2003) was an American jazz drummer and co-founder of Nocturne Records and Pacific Jazz Records. In partnership with Remo Belli, the founder and namesake of internationally famous drumhead manufacturer Remo, he founded "Drum City," a well-known retail drum shop on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood, California. Harte appeared in Leedy drums endorsement ads in the late 1950s to early 1960s.

Selected discography

As leader Perfect Percussion: The 44 Instruments of Roy Harte & Milt Holland (World-Pacific Records, 1961)

As sideman

Bobby Sherwood Billie Rogers George Paxton Ike Carpenter Vido Musso Ziggy Elman Dave Pell Les Brown Nappy Lamare Shorty Rogers Herb Geller Laurindo Almeida - Laurindo Almeida Quartet Featuring Bud Shank (Pacific Jazz, 1953-1954) Steve White Herbie Harper Bud Shank - Bud Shank - Shorty Rogers - Bill Perkins (Pacific Jazz, 1955) Bob Enevoldsen Harry Babasin Peggy Connelly The Nash Brothers (Dick & Ted) Murray McEachern The Mastersounds Earl Grant Percussion Unabridged Frank Capp Del Bennett Jackie Kelso Jimmy Wyble John Banister Arnold Ross

With others Frankie Avalon...And Now About Mr. Avalon (Chancellor, 1961) Pat Boone, Great! Great! Great! (Dot, 1961) Peggy Lee, Jump for Joy (Capitol, 1959) Randy Newman, 12 Songs (Reprise, 1970)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Roy Harte?

American drummer

When was Roy Harte born?

Roy Harte was born on 27 May 1924 in New York City.

When did Roy Harte die?

Roy Harte died on 26 October 2003 in Burbank.

What was Roy Harte's occupation?

Roy Harte was a jazz musician and musician.

What nationality was Roy Harte?

Roy Harte was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Roy Harte

· Wikidata: Q6112995

· DBpedia: Roy Harte

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