February-29th-2008, 04:27 PM
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Steve Lacy trio/quartet/sextet drummers: Oliver Johnson or John Betsch
While both are fantastic drummers, fans tend to have a preference.
Which drummer do you prefer?
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February-29th-2008, 04:40 PM
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I haven't delved into too much Lacy these days, but I would say for the sextets, Johnson and for the trio, Betsch.
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February-29th-2008, 05:08 PM
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I'm not familiar with Oliver Johnson but certainly appreciate the considerable talents of John Betsch, who was the drummer for many sessions with my man, Jim Pepper.
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February-29th-2008, 05:11 PM
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I like 'em both, but I think I'd have to go with Betsch.
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February-29th-2008, 07:25 PM
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Sam Woodyard's guest spot with Lacy was amazing (a tune on one of the Novus albums--maybe The Door?).
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February-29th-2008, 07:49 PM
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The Door it was.
Virgin Jungle, baby
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February-29th-2008, 07:50 PM
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The quartet setting I think could have been either one.
It seems Potts and Lacy usually controlled the music.
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March-1st-2008, 05:28 AM
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Denis Charles!
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March-1st-2008, 08:46 AM
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I think that both were fantastic as well. Hard to choose. I never saw Johnson perform live. John Betsch could often go way above the call for duty on stage and helped bring a tremendous spark to the music. On the other hand, I do prefer the material and approach to the music a bit more in Oliver Johnson's days and he too helped bring life to it. So, I'll give one six and one a half dozen.
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March-7th-2008, 09:55 AM
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Both great players. Johnson was a bit looser, wasn't he? A bit more of a free player, I think. Lacy had great taste in drummers.
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March-7th-2008, 12:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ericdevin
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Rick Kick Shaw, baby
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