Forum: Drummers
07-14-2006, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,678
Re: Al Foster
Ive been waiting for the Al Foster thread. It took me a little while to get into AL, but now Im hooked. Such a strong beat and one of the main things that I really like about him is how his...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-11-2006, 03:01 AM
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Replies: 1,299
Views: 72,184
Re: THE "BIG" JAZZ THREAD
Re- Ari Hoenig
Yea it looks a bit wack, I really dont know what that is, but at the same time I dont really care. Its all about the sound.
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Forum: General Discussion
05-09-2006, 11:55 PM
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Replies: 1,299
Views: 72,184
Re: THE "BIG" JAZZ THREAD
Yea Greg, nice post. Theres just no comparison when its something musical vs technical. Example Max Roach or Kenny Clark vs Buddy Rich or Gen Krupa. Something I think that is overlooked in solos...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-06-2006, 02:10 AM
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Replies: 1,299
Views: 72,184
Re: THE "BIG" JAZZ THREAD
OJazzer-
Yea Everybody digs Bill Evans, IMO opinion its a great recording, really swinging and direct. Yes the concepts of it arent as cohesive as the main trio with Lafaro and Paul Motion, but...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-04-2006, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 1,299
Views: 72,184
Re: THE "BIG" JAZZ THREAD
Greg- yea i hear you on that. I think that Jeff Ballard and Larry Grenadier have such a good hook up, i mean they already had there own musical identity before the Mehldau trio, so i think this...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-30-2006, 03:27 AM
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Replies: 1,299
Views: 72,184
Re: THE "BIG" JAZZ THREAD
OJazzer- check out Chris Cheeks Vine, or Lazy Afternoon/ Guitly, or Seamus Blakes Stranger Things Have Happeened, that stuff has some of the best Jorge playing on it. Your right, he does have...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-30-2006, 03:13 AM
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Replies: 1,299
Views: 72,184
Re: THE "BIG" JAZZ THREAD
Greg- Interesting points about Ballard. Hes probably my number 1 guy right now, in terms of all the modern cats, that also probably has to do with the me studying with him a bit and hanging out, ...
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Forum: Drummers
04-05-2006, 02:01 AM
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Replies: 136
Views: 18,449
Re: Elvin Jones
I dont beleive those things, i mean sometimes they are accurate, but usually not.
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Forum: Drummers
04-04-2006, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 136
Views: 18,449
Re: Elvin Jones
Haha, thats pretty funny Renato. Just curious, did Elvin stick to playing old K's, or did he have some Constantinoples?
I never got to see elvin play, I have heard alot of stories, but...
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Forum: Drummers
04-02-2006, 10:28 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 7,444
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Forum: General Discussion
03-30-2006, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 1,299
Views: 72,184
Re: "New" Legends of Jazz?
Brandford isnt a sell -out, I admire the fact that he has the balls to play A Love SUpreme, and also Sonny Rollin's The Freedom Suite. I actually dig Brandford playing the Sonny stuff more, its...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-22-2006, 02:49 AM
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Replies: 1,299
Views: 72,184
Re: "New" Legends of Jazz?
I have seen him play live like 3 times at the Lionol Hampton Jazz festival. Yes I have seen him play brushes. Have u ever heard Verniel Fournier play brushes?
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Forum: Drummers
03-20-2006, 04:21 AM
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Replies: 136
Views: 18,449
Re: Elvin Jones
Right now Im really diggin this cd by Joe Lovano Trio Fascination with Elvin and Dave Holland. any avid Elvin fans should check this out. Its Heavy Heavy stuff.
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Forum: General Discussion
03-20-2006, 04:15 AM
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Replies: 1,299
Views: 72,184
Re: "New" Legends of Jazz?
My teacher right now is Bernie Arai, i think hes on this one Chris Tarry recording with Chris Gestrin. I think what Bernie did was take some lessons with Froman and then Froman hooked him up with...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-19-2006, 11:52 PM
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Replies: 1,299
Views: 72,184
Re: "New" Legends of Jazz?
Greg
Man I have seen that band play before, it was great. Yea Froman is the man!! I have checked out my fair share of Metalwood, I mean living in Vancouver its just like a given thing over...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-19-2006, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 1,299
Views: 72,184
Re: "New" Legends of Jazz?
JazzGreg- I pretty much agree with you on this Jeff Hamilton thing, I mean Obviously he can swing and he has a good feel but yes he is just copping off Mel Lewis, Philly, Shelly Man, and to...
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Forum: Drummers
11-13-2005, 04:17 AM
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Replies: 194
Views: 28,774
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Forum: Drummers
10-16-2005, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 194
Views: 28,774
Re: TONY WILLIAMS (did everyone forget?!?!?!)
Tony is such a influential cat. Man it seems like all the modern cats who have some really heavy s*** happening have all checked out like tony to the max. I look at Tony as someone like Miles u know,...
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Forum: Drummers
09-06-2005, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 6,790
Re: david garibaldi
Back to Oakland, Soul with a capital S, Oakland Zone, Urban Reknewal, Soul Vaccination live. Any of these would be great except i wouldn't buy Oakland zone first because thats the newest one and I...
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Forum: Drummers
09-06-2005, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 6,790
Re: david garibaldi
Hes happening. One of my biggest influences with funk music, I mean the guy can make anything he plays just feel great and yea really funky. Definetly an innovator whos still killen.
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Forum: Drummers
09-06-2005, 02:08 AM
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Replies: 311
Views: 54,089
Re: Dave Weckl
I disagree, there is a thing as playing and thinking to technicle. To me technique is developed in order to make it easier to play more musically, if that makes sence. Im not saying you cant ever...
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Forum: Drummers
09-04-2005, 02:14 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 6,512
Re: Ari Hoenig
Yea dude Ari is the man. The thing about him is that theres not one wasted note, everthing he plays is so strong and down to the point,not to mention melodic, with him its like music first before...
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