We remember Gene Krupa. ‘Be-Bop-A-Krupa’
This day (October 16, 1973), in Yonkers, New York, died Gene Krupa, an American jazz and big band drummer. (more…)
Four Jazz Messengers Euro Gigs
On October 9, 1989, two days before his 70th birthday, Art Blakey took his Jazz Messengers to the Leverkusen Jazz festival in Germany.
We remember Max Roach. ‘Smart Max’
Happy Birthday Jack DeJohnette. ‘Jack Of All Rhythms’
This day (August 9, 1942), in Chicago, Illinois, is born Jack DeJohnette, an American jazz drummer. (more…)
Three Concerts with Peter Erskine
The 'Three Concerts with Peter Erskine' are with Diana Krall, John Abercrombie & Michael Brecker and Weather Report feat. Jaco Pastorius
Happy Birthday Bill Bruford. ‘Bill from UK’
This day (May 17, 1949), in Sevenoaks, Kent, is born William Scott Bill Bruford a.k.a Bill Bruford, an English drummer and percussionist. (more…)
Tony Allen – Film of Life
Released on October 20, 2014, "Film of Life" is the tenth album by Nigerian drummer Tony Allen.Track Listing : 1.Moving On (Tony Allen) - 06:41 . 2.Boat Journey (Tony Allen)…
The Bad Plus Joshua Redman
Released on May 26, 2015, "The Bad Plus Joshua Redman" is a collaborative album between saxophonist Joshua Redman and trio The Bad Plus.Track Listing : 1.As This Moment Slips Away…
Steve Gadd Band – 70 Strong
Released on April 7, 2015, "70 Strong" is the second album by the Steve Gadd Band featuring Jimmy Johnson, Larry Goldings, Steve Gadd, Michael Landau and Walt Fowler.
Harvey Mason – Chameleon
Released on April 29, 2014, "Chameleon" is the debut album from legendary session drummer Harvey MasonTrack Listing : 1.Black Frost (Bob James, Grover Washington, Jr.) - 06:08 . 2.Montara (Bobby…