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Steve Ellington

1941 – 2013

American musician

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About Steve Ellington

Lived 1941 – 2013 (aged 71). Steve Ellington was an American musician.

Bradford Steven Ellington (July 26, 1941 – March 22, 2013) was an American jazz drummer. Recording primarily as a sideman through the 1960s, notably with multi-instrumentalists Sam Rivers and Rahsaan Roland Kirk, he also led his own bands for a time, first in the mid-1960s, and later, in the late 1980s. He was the grand-nephew of pianist and composer Duke Ellington.

Biography Steve Ellington picked up the drums when he was four years old and played with Ray Charles when he was nine years old.

With Hal Galper Live at Port Townsend '91 (Double-Time, 1991) Let's Call This That (Double-Time, 1999)

With Hampton Hawes The Green Leaves of Summer (Contemporary, 1964)

With Dave Holland Jumpin' In (ECM, 1984)

With Roland Kirk Gifts & Messages (Mercury, 1964)

With Piero Odorici Panarea (Jazz Today, 1997)

With Sam Rivers A New Conception (Blue Note, 1966 ) Dimensions & Extensions (Blue Note, 1967 ) Crosscurrent: Live at Jazz Unité (Blue Marge, 1981 ) Undulation (NoBusiness, 1981 ) – Rivers Archive Series volume 5

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Steve Ellington?

American musician (1941–2013)

When was Steve Ellington born?

Steve Ellington was born on 26 July 1941 in Atlanta.

When did Steve Ellington die?

Steve Ellington died on 22 March 2013 in Montgomery.

What was Steve Ellington's occupation?

Steve Ellington was a musician.

What nationality was Steve Ellington?

Steve Ellington was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Steve Ellington

· Wikidata: Q2346935

· DBpedia: Steve Ellington

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