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Frankie Dunlop

Born: December 6, 1928

Frankie Dunlop was an American jazz drummer. He was born on December 28, 1928, in Buffalo, New York, and passed away on July 8, 2014. Dunlop is best known for his work with the legendary jazz pianist Thelonious Monk.

Frankie Dunlop began his professional career in the late 1940s, playing with various jazz musicians and bands. In the early 1960s, he joined the Thelonious Monk Quartet, which included Monk on piano, Charlie Rouse on tenor saxophone, and John Ore on bass. Dunlop's drumming style was characterized by his innovative and rhythmic approach, blending elements of bebop and avant-garde jazz.