A fine big band drummer, Sonny Igoe was inspired by Gene Krupa, Kenny Clarke and Max Roach. He was originally self-taught and at age 16 won a Gene Krupa drumming contest. Igoe was in the Army during 1942-46 and then played with Tommy Reed (1946-47), Les Elagart (1947) and Ina Ray Hutton (1948). His most significant musical associations were with Benny Goodman (the bebop band of 1948-49), Woody ...more
- Tony Bennett
- Jazz Sides
- Drums
- Benny Goodman
- 1949-1951
- Drums
- Charlie Parker
- Live with the Big Bands & Stan Kenton
- Group Member























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