Sid Catlett

Big Sid Catlett
Catlett in New York, March 1947.
Background information
Also known as"Big Sid" Catlett
Born
Sidney Catlett

January 17, 1910
Evansville, Indiana
United States
DiedMarch 25, 1951(1951-03-25) (aged 41)
Chicago, Illinois
United States
Genres
OccupationMusician
InstrumentDrums

Sidney "Big Sid" Catlett (January 17, 1910 – March 25, 1951) was an American jazz drummer. Catlett was one of the most versatile drummers of his era, adapting with the changing music scene as bebop emerged.