Jeff Hamilton

[Skulmoski]

I just love watching Jeff's style. One cool video is Apple Honey:

http://www.drummerworld.com/Videos/jeffhamiltonapplehoney.html

I like how he switches from brushes (1:18) to sticks in a really relaxed way. During which he strikes the snare with his hands (1:23).

Digging his playing ...

GJS

 

[dmacc_2]

One of the best today. Relaxed, driving and extremely musical all with great touch.

 

[radman]

Real fav of mine too.

Perhaps it is stating the obvious, but do check out Diana Krall's "Live from Paris" for lots of tasty playing of Jeff H. (Actually, the whole rhythm section is awesome.) I have the DVD, but I think most of the clips are on YooToob. ;-)

Peace and chicken,
radman

 

[dmacc_2]

If you are into Jeff Hamilton, you may like this two part interview. I sure did.

http://www.snapshotsfoundation.com/articles/88-jeff-hamilton-interview

 

[radman]

Thx dmacc, that was really enjoyable. I've read a couple of interviews with him before (never saw one). Without question, a great interview.

His insight and experience is unbelievable. He has forgotten more than I will ever know. [insert shaking head here]

I'd love to have a few beers with him and hear some more stories, thoughts, etc.

Thx again!

 

[KirbyM]

Jeff Hamilton = class. Class as a human, and class as a drummer. He's as good as you can get.