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Jazz Musician of the Day: Alan Dawson

Published: 2012-07-14
Alan Dawson

All About Jazz is celebrating Alan Dawson's birthday today!

Alan Dawson was a respected jazz drummer and widely influential percussion teacher based in Boston. He was born in Marietta, Pennsylvania and raised in Roxbury, MA. Serving in the Army for Korean War duty, Dawson played with the Army Dance Band while stationed at Fort Dix from 1951-1953. During his tenure, Alan explored the post-bop era by performing with pianist Sabby Lewis. After being released from the Army... Read more.

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