Denzil Best | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Denzil DaCosta Best |
| Born | April 27, 1917 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | May 24, 1965 (aged 48) New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Bebop |
| Occupation(s) | Percussionist, composer |
Denzil DaCosta Best (April 27, 1917 – May 24, 1965) was an American jazz percussionist and composer born in New York City. He was a prominent bebop drummer in the 1950s and early 1960s.