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Jerry Granelli
Born in San Francisco, California on December 30, 1940, jazz drummer Jerry
Granelli was best known for his work with the Vince Guaraldi Trio. He can also
be heard on numerous session recordings by other artists including the groups
Alive and Well and Four Drummers Drumming. Originally studying the violin as a
child, he followed in his father’s and uncle’s footsteps and switched to the
drums. A witness to the developing hard bop scene, in 1948, he met Gene Krupa,
who advised him to study with Joe Morello, drummer of the Dave Brubeck Quartet.
After a stint with the Johnny Hamlin Qu...
