Influential as a swing drummer, J.C. played with many of jazz's most important bands and groups. In the 30s and 40s he played with Coleman Hawkins, Benny Carter and Cab Calloway.

Influential as a swing drummer, J.C. played with many of jazz's most important bands and groups. In the 30s and 40s he played with Coleman Hawkins, Benny Carter and Cab Calloway.