Bill Beason


William Beason was an American swing jazz drummer born in Louisville, Kentucky. At the height of his career, he recorded with Django Reinhardt.
In 1939, Beason took over the role of drummer in Ella Fitzgerald's orchestra from Chick Webb. He died, aged 80, in New York City.

Discography (in selection)

; With Dickie Wells and his Orchestra
; With Ella Fitzgerald and her Orchestra