Moe Purtill

Best-known as Glenn Miller's drummer, Moe Purtill was a solid accompanist, although he tended to be a bit bombastic during his solo features with Miller. He started off freelancing in New York before having a stint with Red Norvo and Mildred Bailey from 1936-37. Purtill was in Miller's first unsuccessful orchestra (1937), played with Tommy Dorsey (1938-39) and then was with Miller during his ...more