Al Craig

Credited as jazz drummer.
Born: 3 July 1907, London, Greater London, United Kingdom.
Died: 25 October 1981, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, .
In 1924 he began his musical career; first in dance orchestras, then, at the beginning of the 1930s, in jazz bands. In the 30s and 40s he took part in numerous sessions with well-known jazz musicians. Among others he played with Louis Armstrong, Coleman Hawkins, Cab Calloway, Rex Stewart, Johnny Hodges and Benny Carter. From 1941 he conducted the Royal Airforce Orchestra. After the war he moved to , played in clubs in Paris, had radio shows. He played with Django Reinhardt and was guest of honor at the Nice Festival. From 1961 he appeared primarily on the Cote D'Azur. In 1974 he accepted an engagement in Düsseldorf. He also celebrated his 50th stage anniversary there. The reason for the title of the album "The Golden Jubilee Drummer" by the "Al Craig Trio" in 1974.