Irv Cottler
| Irving Cottler | |
|---|---|
| Born |
February 13, 1918 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | August 8, 1989 (aged 71) Templeton, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Big band |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Drums |
| Years active | 1938–1989 |
| Associated acts | Frank Sinatra |
Irving "Irv" Cottler (February 13, 1918 – August 8, 1989) was an American drummer and sometime member of The Wrecking Crew, who recorded with Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong, Bing Crosby, Dinah Shore, Ella Fitzgerald, and many others. He was best known as the drummer for Frank Sinatra, with whom he worked for over 30 years beginning in 1953. He also performed for 12 years with the house band of The Dinah Shore Show.
Cottler died of a heart attack in Templeton, California, at the age of 71.
With Count Basie
With Hoagy Carmichael
With Sammy Davis Jr
With Stan Kenton
With Barney Kessel
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