American jazz drummer (1909-1981) who had hits with the songs 'Topsy I' and 'Topsy II. Cole played with several notable players and ensembles, including Jelly Roll Morton's Red Hot Peppers, Blanche Calloway, Benny Carter, Willie Bryant, Stuff Smith's small combo, Cab Calloway, and Louis Armstrong's All Stars. Vintage glossy 8.25 x 10 publicity photo of Cole holding drumsticks in a relaxed three-quarter-length pose, signed and inscribed in blue fountain pen, "To Willie, Best of everything, Always, Sincerely, Cozy Cole.” Lower border bears a Metrophone stamp. In fine condition, with staple holes to each corner and old mounting remnants on the back. Learn more about this photo.
