Jimmy Bertrand
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| Born | February 24, 1900 Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | August 1960 (aged 60) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Instrument(s) | Drums |
Bertrand was born in Biloxi, Mississippi, and was active on the Chicago blues and jazz scene of the 1920s.[1] Bertrand recorded with Louis Armstrong, Johnny Dodds, Erskine Tate, and Blind Blake, amongst many others.[1] In addition he led Jimmy Bertrand's Washboard Wizards.[1] He was also a noted instructor; his pupils included Wallace Bishop, Lionel Hampton, and Big Sid Catlett.[2] Bertrand died in Chicago in 1960.[3]