Alvin Stoller

Alvin Stoller was an American drummer whose adaptable and swinging style made him a first-call musician during the big band era and for premier vocalists. [1, 2] Emerging in the 1940s, he propelled the orchestras of Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, and Harry James, notably replacing Buddy Rich in Dorsey's band. [1, 3] His precision and musicality were essential to seminal recordings by Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Billie Holiday. [1, 2, 8] Settling in Los Angeles, Stoller became a prolific studio musician, contributing his tasteful and supportive drumming to countless jazz sessions and recordings, solidifying his role as a quintessential sideman. [1]