
Chick Webb, born William Henry Webb, was an influential American jazz drummer and bandleader from Baltimore, USA. Known for his dynamic drumming style, he led Chick Webb And His Orchestra, a prominent swing band of the 1930s. The group gained fame performing at the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem, where they became a cornerstone of the swing era. Their hits include "A-Tisket, A-Tasket", featuring a young Ella Fitzgerald, who Webb mentored. His contributions to jazz and swing music helped shape the genre, leaving a lasting legacy despite his untimely death in 1939.
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