Danny Barcelona was an American jazz drummer best known for his years with Louis Armstrong's All-Stars.
10 Facts About Danny Barcelona
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Danny Barcelona was a Filipino-American born in Waipahu, Hawaii, a community of Honolulu, Hawaii.
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At the age of 18 and in his final year in high school, Barcelona was already playing music with trombonist, singer, and bandleader Trummy Young.
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Danny Barcelona was introduced to Louis Armstrong by Young in 1956 and became Armstrong's drummer for 15 years.
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Danny Barcelona toured around the Hawaiian Islands, Japan, and the rest of the Far East.
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Danny Barcelona was only 27 years old when he was introduced by Young to Armstrong.
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Danny Barcelona worked for many years at Harry's Music Store and the Easy Music Center.
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In 1979, Danny Barcelona returned to the mainland and settled with his family in Monterey Park, California.
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Danny Barcelona died in Monterey Park, California on Sunday, April 1,2007, due to complications from cancer at the age of 77.
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Danny Barcelona was survived by his wife Dee Barcelona; his two daughters, Dana Barcelona-Bonner and Jodi Barcelona; his brother, Jose "Sonny" Barcelona; five grandchildren; and one great grandchild.