Alvin Stoller
- Type: Influential Sideman
- Country: United States
- Born: October 07, 1925 in New York City, New York, United States
- Died: October 19, 1992 in Los Angeles, California, United States
Biography
Alvin Stoller was a highly respected American drummer whose powerful, swinging style made him a first-call musician for big bands and premier vocalists. Emerging in the 1940s, he famously replaced *Buddy Rich* in *Tommy Dorsey's* orchestra and also drove the rhythm for *Benny Goodman* and *Harry James*. As a prolific Los Angeles studio musician, Stoller's tasteful and supportive drumming was a key component on seminal #Capitol Records# sessions with *Frank Sinatra*, including the albums 'In the Wee Small Hours' and 'Songs for Swingin' Lovers!'. His versatility is evident in his work with jazz legends like *Ella Fitzgerald* on her 'Cole Porter Song Book', making him a quintessential and influential sideman.