Jazz Drummers

bugsbunny · July-25th-2007, 10:05 AM

Any jazz drummers here...or jazz drummer lovers?

clinthopson · July-25th-2007, 11:44 AM

yep

graypencil · July-25th-2007, 02:26 PM

retired jazz drummer here .. but I can't say that I've actually never made love to one ( being basically of the heterosexual persuasion )

groover · July-25th-2007, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bugsbunny

Any jazz drummers here...or jazz drummer lovers?

Why do you ask? What's up, Doc?

There are several drummers here, but they can speak for themselves. I'm pretty sure there was also a favorite drummer thread already that pretty much "beat" the subject to death. But that's no reason not to start a new one, I suppose.

bugsbunny · July-25th-2007, 03:12 PM

Just trying to get a feel for who is here. Im new to this forum.

I like it alot...very eduvacational...

justinruins · July-25th-2007, 11:34 PM

I play bass, which means my ears automatically gravitate to the drums. I also play steering wheel drums, which is great for my driving.

Ron Thorne · July-26th-2007, 01:48 AM

Yo, Bugs-

I'm a jazz drummer (I guess), though I prefer to think of myself as simply a drummer, irrespective of genres. Jazz expression is my first love, without question, however. I've played drums and drum set for over 50 years.

I also teach drumming and love drummers, especially ones with real talent who are not ego-driven.

I have a "new" jazz drummer who's really impressed me -- Jochen Rueckert, who has contributed substantially to pianist Marc Copland, along with bassist Drew Gress. He has flown under my radar for years . . . until very recently.

Jochen Rueckert

tippy · July-27th-2007, 11:04 AM

Man, that's an awesome photo, Ron. At least he looks like he sounds real real good.

Enforcer · July-27th-2007, 11:29 AM

Yeah, I'm a drummer. I play jazz. I guess that qualifies.

A. Kingstone · July-27th-2007, 03:36 PM

How many jazz drummers does it take to........ahh forget it.

Kukla · July-30th-2007, 03:40 AM

I'm not a drummer, but me and the rest of my high school jazz band got to play with Jeff Hamilton.

Ron Thorne · July-30th-2007, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Kukla

I'm not a drummer, but me and the rest of my high school jazz band got to play with Jeff Hamilton.

You're very fortunate!

I sincerely hope that you and your bandmates enjoyed the experience.

julieswi · July-30th-2007, 10:10 AM

Welcome Kukla!
Where do you go to school?

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Originally Posted by Kukla

I'm not a drummer, but me and the rest of my high school jazz band got to play with Jeff Hamilton.

Pete C · July-30th-2007, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by graypencil

I can't say that I've actually never made love to one ( being basically of the heterosexual persuasion )

Gentle Giant · July-30th-2007, 01:00 PM

To Pete's list, I'd add:

Hilary Jones

And don't forget that Karen Carpenter started out in a jazz combo.

Ron Thorne · July-30th-2007, 03:53 PM

And to Pete's list I'll add:

Allison Miller

Allison is one of the most exciting young drummers I've heard in a long time. I had the opportunity to see and meet Allison a couple of years ago when she accompanied saxophonist Virginia Mayhew to Alaska for Jazz Week at the University of Alaska Anchorage. She's incredibly talented.

Allison recently released her deblut album as a leader -- 5AM Stroll, featuring all original compositions or arrangements by Allison. On the date are Ray Drummond, Bruce Barth, Steve Wilson and Virginia Mayhew.

graypencil · July-30th-2007, 07:16 PM

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Ahh yes ..Terri Lyne:

mahvelous!!

bugsbunny · July-30th-2007, 09:13 PM

My favorite drummers are
Art Blakey
Max Roach
Ed Blackwell
Art Taylor
Jimmy Cobb
Elvin Jones
Tony Williams
Jack DeJohnette
Al Foster
Brian Blade
Peter Erskine
Steve Gadd

I like everyone really...except I get bored of the Buddy Rich/Louie Bellson/Gene Krupa thing...

Cymbal groove · July-30th-2007, 11:39 PM

My favorite drummers are: Philly Joe Jones
Art Blakey
Art Taylor
Jimmy Cobb
Max Roach
Papa Jo Jones
Elvin Jones
Sam Woodyard
Billy Higgins
Al Harewood
Mel Lewis
Vinnie Ruggiero

cookie · July-31st-2007, 12:51 AM

Lewis Nash
Shelly Manne
Grady Tate

Cymbal groove · July-31st-2007, 05:20 PM

Shelly was great!

clinthopson · July-31st-2007, 05:36 PM

Art Blakey
Mel Lewis

none better

graypencil · August-1st-2007, 02:31 PM

If I hadda boil it down to two:

Tony
Mel

Cymbal groove · August-1st-2007, 02:48 PM

No doubt all the drummers mentioned here are great! It's just personal tastes. The only thing in my opinion is mentioning guys like Brian Blade and Lewis Nash on a list with Philly Joe, Tony ect.. is out of place. Taking nothing away from Brian and Lewis but cats like Tony, Philly Joe, Elvin and Blakey were the masters of this music. AGAIN it's personal though and everyone is entitled to their opinion. Nash and Blade are both great.

ribot_for_president · August-2nd-2007, 02:32 PM

Jonathan Blake is a great, younger-ish, drummer, imo. Also, Marcus Gilmore (Roy Haynes' grandson) is also quite talented. Glasper's drummer, Dameon Reid, as well. Of course, who could argue with Nasheet Waits, Brian Blade, Antonio Sanchez or Joey Baron, just to name a few.

Erik Lund · August-5th-2007, 08:39 PM

Nasheet and Eric Harland are my favorite "young" guys. Every time some one tells me about some young guy who was the best live drummer they've ever seen but don't know their name..."young guy" I say "Eric Harland?" and 9 times out of 10 they say "YEAH!"

Those lists above are all nice/great and I agree with all of those picks, but it'd be nice (do I have to play the part of Preacher here?) to see people find out about Hamid Drake (he's been covered in DB and Jazztimes so even the casual jazz fans should know about him) or Kjell Nordstrom or even going back to the "European Tony" which is...

??? come on!

What about Matt Wilson? I'd put him right up there with all those other names.

Dennis Gonzalez · August-6th-2007, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by graypencil

...being basically of the heterosexual persuasion...

Marilyn Mazur:

clinthopson · August-6th-2007, 12:11 PM

Eric is right about Matt Wilson.

ribot_for_president · August-6th-2007, 01:27 PM

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What about Matt Wilson? I'd put him right up there with all those other names.

Me too, yet somehow I forgot to mention him in my post!

Erik Lund · August-9th-2007, 06:43 AM

Cymbal Groove - not sure why you couldn't put Blade or Nash up there with those guys...Those guys are all great and I love their playing, but they just had the luck of coming first (and coming up with all that stuff) - Blade and Nash can play amazing things and have consistantly played great throughout the years.

Eric McPherson (ANOTHER young badass who is right up there) was talking about the moment you know you're a great player - an older musician told him "It's when *every* note you play is important, has meaning." And he realized he couldn't just "coast" - and you can tell he doesn't! He's not just soloing all the time, but everything he does has a reason for it - just like Blade and Nash, and all those greats before.

I don't think it's fair to just put the older guys on some unreachable pedestal...There are players making it happen now, and are just as great as those other guys.

Maybe it's a taste thing with their styles? Because I know certain other guys who everyone thinks are "great" who I can't get with because of the music they play. I have never really liked listening to Peter Erskine (but I use his sticks!) because I don't like the music he is playing (of what I've heard) - and I know a million guys who would say "WHAT? you need to go listen to blah blah blah" or "He's way better than you punk!" but - It doesn't speak to me - and there are a million other songs/players/albums/etc that *do* speak to me. So I will listen to/find those...

So me *personally* I don't put him in their catagory, because of that - but I know he's a great player, great technique, great touch, etc, but I don't dig him...

I am just rambling now. nighty nite!