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Chauncey Morehouse

Born: March 11, 1902

Chauncey Morehouse (March 11, 1902 - October 31st, 1980) was an American jazz drummer. Chauncey Morehouse was born in Niagara Falls, NY in 1902. He was raised in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, where he played drums from a very early age. He also played piano and banjo too. His father Leslie Morehouse played piano in the silent movie theaters. As a high schooler, he led a group called the Versatile Five. He landed a job with Paul Specht's orchestra from 1922-24 (including a tour of Europe in 1923). Along with this group, he played with a sized-down version of Paul Specht's band called The Georgians