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Baby Dodds: The Revolutionary Pioneer of Jazz Drumming
Introduction: When discussing the evolution of jazz, few names hold as much significance in the realm of drumming as Warren “Baby” Dodds. Born one hundred and twenty-six years ago today on December 24, 1898, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Dodds was a visionary percussionist who forever changed the role of drums in jazz music. From his…