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Zutty Singleton was an American jazz drummer born on May 14, 1898. He was a prominent figure in early jazz, known for his work during the 1920s and beyond. Singleton played with several notable jazz musicians and bands, contributing to the development of jazz drumming techniques.

Throughout his career, he was associated with the New Orleans jazz scene and later performed with influential groups and artists, helping to shape the sound of jazz during its formative years. Zutty Singleton passed away on July 14, 1975, at the age of 77.

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