Person · Male
Sid Catlett
- From
- Evansville, United States
- Active
- 1910–1951
- Releases
- 6
- bebop
- jazz
- swing
About
Sidney "Big Sid" Catlett (January 17, 1910 – March 25, 1951) was an American jazz drummer. Catlett was one of the most versatile drummers of his era, adapting with the changing music scene as bebop emerged.
Member of
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Louis Armstrong & His All-Stars drums (drum set)
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Sid Catlett Trio drums (drum set)
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Sid Catlett and the Regis All Stars drums (drum set)
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Sid Catlett and His All Stars drums (drum set)
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Sid Catlett and the Big City Jazzmen drums (drum set)
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Sid Catlett Quartet drums (drum set)
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Big Sid Catlett's Band drums (drum set)
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Fletcher Henderson and His Orchestra drums (drum set)
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Teddy Wilson and His Orchestra drums (drum set)
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Chu Berry and His “Little Jazz” Ensemble drums (drum set)
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Edmond Hall Sextet drums (drum set)
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Dizzy Gillespie’s All‐Star Quintet drums (drum set)
Discography
Singles
Live
Compilations
Links
Also known as
Big Sid Catlett · Sidney Catlett · Sidney Cattlet · Sidney “Big Sid” Catlett
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- 7f35e102-b02b-4e51-a1cf-9586b7f5e904
- ISNI
- 0000000055149081
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 12 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.