Following studies at the Julius Hartt School of Music in his home town of Hartford, drummer Walter Bolden kicked off his professional career with a choice gig, backing up popular tenor saxophonist Stan Getz. The job came about in a manner that every good local player daydreams about: Getz came to Hartford a gig, picked up a local rhythm section and liked the drummer so much he hired him permanently. Getz also appreciated the pianist in this group, none other than Horace Silver. Bolden and Silver stayed in the Getz band through 1951, then moved on to other combos in which a groovy beat was all important.
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