Danny Alvin

Danny Alvin ( born November 29, 1902 in New York City as Daniel Viniello, † December 6, 1958 in Chicago) was an American drummer and band leader of the Chicago jazz.

Danny Alvin began his professional career in 1919 as accompanist to singer Sophie Tucker in the New York club travel Weber 's; then he moved to Chicago in 1922 and played there with Jules Buffano, Charlie Straight, Elmer Schoebel and Frankie Quartell. He then worked throughout his career in both cities had just a band; In 1933 he played with Art Hodes; then worked with Sidney Bechet, George Bruni, Buck Clayton, Wild Bill Davison, Wingy Manone, Joe Marsala, Mezz Mezzrow and pianist George Zack, with whom he recorded some 78s for Commodore ( including " Shim -Me- Sha - Wabble " and " Farewell Blues "). From 1947 he worked primarily in Chicago, where he played with Doc Evans, before he led his own orchestra in the Basin Street Club, which emerged but only a few shots; its best known is the 1958 Stepheny Records rehearsed album. He was also involved recordings with Bechet, Marsala, Mezzrow and Art Hodes.

Alvin learned drums at Tony Sbarbaro and influenced Gene Krupa and Dave Tough at the beginning of their careers.

Alvin is the father of guitarist Teddy Walters.