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Bruce Ditmas is an American jazz drummer and percussionist.
After a stint with Ira Sullivan, he accompanied singers including Judy Garland, Barbra Streisand, Della Reese, Leslie Uggams, and Sheila Jordan. He moved to New York City in 1966.
In the 1970s Ditmas played with Jaco Pastorius, Joe Newman, Jazz Interactions Orchestra, Gil Evans, Enrico Rava, Star Drive, Atmospheres, Future Shock, New Wilderness Preservation Band, Paul Bley, Lee Konitz, Pat Metheny, Chet Baker, and Stan Getz.
Later in the 1970s he concentrated on solo performance, including experiments with drum machines….
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