Tubby Hall

Jazz drummer, born 12 October 1895 in Sellers, Louisiana, died 13 May 1945 in Chicago. Moved with family to New Orleans in his childhood. His yonger brother Minor Hall also became a professional drummer. Tubby Hall played in many marching bands in New Orleans, including Buddie Petit's. In March 1917 Tubby Hall moved to Chicago, Illinois, where he played with Sugar Johnny Smith.