Bill Douglass

William Douglass (February 28, 1923 – December 19, 1994) was an American jazz drummer born in Sherman , Texas . Douglass relocated to Los Angeles when he was six months old, becoming in his adulthood a popular Los Angeles musician who worked shows and sessions. Douglass provided drums for notable instrumentalists such as Benny Goodman and Ben Webster , as well as providing backing for vocalists such as Lena Horne and June Christy . He was also known for his work in the American Federation of Musicians , where he was an active proponent of desegregation . He held offices in local unions both before and after their racial integration.

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