Gene Krupa The Architect Of Modern Drumming
Buddy Rich s Genius And Rage
The Cymbal Throw That Created Bebop
Philly Joe Jones Danced on the Snare
Join us for an intimate exploration of one of jazz's most influential yet underappreciated figures: drummer Philly Joe Jones. Born in Philadelphia in 1923, Jones revolutionized jazz drumming by bringing his tap dancing background to the kit, creating a style that was simultaneously a "freight train and a feather." This episode takes you deep into the legendary 1956 marathon recording sessions where Jones and Miles Davis's First Great Quintet recorded four complete albums in just two days—Working, Cooking, Relaxing, and Steaming. We examine how Jones achieved his signature sound with just a three-piece drum kit, mastering techniques like press rolls and stick clicks that became the foundation of hard bop drumming. From his sensitive brushwork with Bill Evans to his relentless drive behind John Coltrane on Blue Train, from the panic-inducing session with Art Pepper to his surprising Bela Lugosi impression on Blues for Dracula, Philly Joe Jones proved that a drummer could be both the engine room and the poet of a jazz ensemble. Discover why this master of the fundamentals remains required listening for anyone seeking to understand the heartbeat of 1950s jazz.
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Max Roach Liberated the Drum Kit
Art Blakey The Thunder of Hard Bop
The Drummer Who Thought Like A Pianist
The Teenager Who Hijacked Miles Davis
