Leon Abramson | |
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Also known as | Lee Abrams |
Born | January 6, 1925 New York City, New York, U.S. |
Died | April 20, 1992 (aged 67) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Genres | Jazz |
Instruments | Drums |
Leon Abramson, known as Lee Abrams (January 6, 1925 – April 20, 1992) [1] was an American jazz drummer. [2]
Abrams was born in New York City and was raised in Brooklyn. His father played the violin and clarinet. His brother, Ray Abrams, was a jazz saxophonist. [3]
Abramson joined the United States Army in 1943 and was discharged in 1946. [4] During his career, Abramson played with Roy Eldridge. On 52nd Street, he played with Coleman Hawkins, Eddie Lockjaw Davis and Jay Jay Johnson.
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