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William Chick Webb
Jazz / Acoustic / Swing

Let the band swing



Baltimore, MARYLAND
United States

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Member Since3/4/2007
Band WebsiteWilliam Chick Webb 1
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InfluencesThe Sounds of good music
Sounds LikeGreat Dance Music of the 30's
Record LabelDecca
Type of LabelIndie


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   About William Chick Webb
Webb was born in Baltimore, Maryland to William H. and Marie Johnson Webb. William Henry "Chick" Webb came up from Baltimore to New York at age 17 in the Mid-20's and started playing with Johnny Hodges, Benny Carter, and Duke Eillington. Eillington told him to put together his own band. So he put together an orchestra that included such sidemen as;Taft Jordan and Louis Bacon on trumpets; Sandy Williams on Trombone and Edgar Sampson on alto sax. Edgar slowly became the band's arranger,and a great one at that. He went on to arrange for many other bands. Chick webb was a hunchback (almost) dwarf who led one of the most swinging bands of the era from the drummer's throne. He may have been small in statue but behind the drums he was a "Giant" His was the"house band' of the Savoy Ballroom 1931-1935. His manager, Moe Gale was also the owner of the Savoy. When other big bands came into the Savoy Ballroom for "Cutting contests" Chicks orchestra usually"blew them away"with the arrangements of Edgar Sampson. Gene Krupa credited Webb with raising drummer awareness and paving the way for drummer-led band, which Krupa would later employ. His thundering solos created a complexity and an energy that paved the way for Buddy Rich and Louie Bellson who studied Webb's intensely. Chick is also remembered for discovering Ella Fitzgerald. Chick died June 16, 1939 of Tuberculosis of the Spine. And his last words were.......I'm sorry I've got to go.



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Jeff Fleming

Jeffrey Fleming



Dec 3 2009 6:47 PM

Chick Webb was so ahead of his time. Awesome drummer!!!
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Dec 3 2009 6:47 PM

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MAYNOL

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Nov 18 2009 4:00 AM

Hey William Chick Webb,
Thanks for the friendship!!!

Peace,
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Davey Tough

Davey Tough



Nov 11 2009 7:02 PM

Hey Chick, Good to See Ya Pal!
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Brok'n Arrow

Brok'n Arrow



Oct 27 2009 5:14 AM

Thank you for being a friend!!!:) Keep on grooving!!:)
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Oct 25 2009 8:58 PM

Hey heys

Thx for accepting my request.

Just droppin by to say hi :)

Take a listen to my work whenever you free or chillin.

TC

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Oct 25 2009 8:58 PM

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Erik Engebretsen

Erik Engebretsen



Oct 18 2009 6:38 AM

Hey,
Thanxx for being a friend.
Best regards....Erik Engebretsen.
Ryan Maiden Colaco

Ryan Colaco



Oct 13 2009 3:11 AM

greetings William. how things going. how long u been drumming. have a look at our band's page. & hope to catch up with some drum talk in the future. TC. bye for now
Richard Harris

Richard Harris



Oct 13 2009 3:11 AM

Hi !

Just checking in with you my friend hoping things are going well for you!

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Drum Lessons

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Sep 25 2009 3:08 PM

thank you for the friendship, to your continued success, kindest regards, Dublin Phil ;;
 

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Sep 25 2009 3:08 PM

Thanks a lot !



Tina

Tina Lowells



Sep 22 2009 2:44 AM

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Albert Beger

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Sep 6 2009 5:58 PM

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PHIL KRAWCZUK

PHIL KRAWCZUK



Sep 6 2009 5:58 PM

The Amazing Chick Webb, what a treat to listen to, that's entertainment. 
thanks for the add.

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Groove on.

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WINDJAMMER'S

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Sep 6 2009 5:58 PM



Hello
  many thanks from France
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to be in the lot of your friends
it's a nice day for us
Long life at your and our music

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Tina Lowells



Sep 6 2009 5:58 PM

Just Came by to say HI! love the music
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Sep 6 2009 5:58 PM

Thank You from ADD

 

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Sep 2 2009 5:59 PM

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