Jimmy Bertrand

Jimmy Bertrand (24 February 1900 – August 1960) was an American jazz and blues percussionist.[1]

Bertrand was born in Biloxi, Mississippi and was active on the Chicago blues/jazz scene of the 1920s.[1] Bertrand recorded with Louis Armstrong, Johnny Dodds, Erskine Tate, and Blind Blake, amongst many others.[1] In addition he led Jimmy Bertrand's Washboard Wizards.[1] He was also a noted instructor; his pupils included Wallace Bishop, Lionel Hampton, and Big Sid Catlett.[2]