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William English was born on August 27, 1925 in New York City, New York, U.S. He is an American jazz drummer, best known for his work with the Count Basie Orchestra. He began playing drums at the age of 12 and was soon playing in local clubs. He joined the Basie Orchestra in 1951 and remained with them until the mid-1960s. He has also worked with many other jazz greats, including Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, and Sonny Rollins. English has recorded with many of the greats, including Basie, Gillespie, Davis, Rollins, and others. He has also released several solo albums, including "The Bill English Trio" (1962), "The Bill English Quartet" (1965), and "The Bill English Quintet" (1966). English is still active in the jazz scene, performing with his own group and as a sideman. He has also taught at the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York City. He is 82 years old. English has an estimated net worth of $1 million.

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Age 82 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 27 August 1925
Birthday 27 August
Birthplace New York City, New York, U.S.
Date of death March 4, 2007 (aged 81) - New York City, New York, U.S.
Died Place New York City, New York, U.S.
Nationality United States

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1950

English played early in his career with rhythm and blues musicians in the 1950s, including Sonny Thompson and Amos Milburn. He then worked with Julian Dash, Bennie Green, and Erskine Hawkins in the mid-1950s before becoming a house drummer at New York's Apollo Theatre. Late in the 1950s he worked with his own ensemble, and in the 1960s played with Earl Hines, Prestige Blues Swingers, Gene Ammons, Quincy Jones, Joe Newman, Stanley Turrentine, Kenny Burrell, and Eddie Jefferson. He remained active into the 1970s, working with Eric Dixon among others.

1925

William English (August 27, 1925 – March 4, 2007) was an American jazz drummer.