By WaltBaby (205.188.209.109) on Saturday, June 14, 2003 - 07:03 am:

I remember going to a concert where Jeff Lorber's group featuring Karen White and I believe Michael Jeffries on vocals was performing. As soon as the show started I remembered being so impressed with the drummer(Bruce Carter formerly with Pleasure) that he kept my attention the rest of the show. He really drove that band, yet was not overpowering everyone else. Does he play with anyone now? I had heard that he might have been playing with Maxwell. I also like Dennis Chambers.

By Eli (151.197.178.125) on Saturday, June 14, 2003 - 10:45 am:

Here are some of my faves in no particular order.
David Garabaldi- T.O.P.
Larry James- Manhattans and F.L.B.
Nigel Olson- Elton John
Carmen Appice-Rod Stewart
Chester Thompson-Genesis
Norman Roberts- formerly with the Tempts

By kim culhan (68.43.215.41) on Saturday, June 14, 2003 - 10:57 am:

Steve Gadd - Most recently with Eric Clapton

Try to locate the DVD: Eric Clapton & Friends In Concert - A benefit for the Crossroads Centre at Antigua.

Nathan East on bass here too..

-kim

By Nish (66.119.33.170) on Saturday, June 14, 2003 - 11:18 am:

I've seen Idris Muhammad and Winard Harper live at separate jazz concerts - they were both awesome.

By Jim G (152.163.252.68) on Saturday, June 14, 2003 - 11:31 am:

Of all the drummers I've seen, no one was as impressive as Max Roach.
His demonstration of control, taste, power and swing was amazing.
I've seen Max three times and each time I left the concert shaking my head, overwhelmed.
He doesn't play the drums, they are an extension of his soul. Only Masters have that.

By stephanie (64.63.221.46) on Saturday, June 14, 2003 - 11:34 am:

Stewart Copeland of the Police and Diamond of the Ohio Players

Stephanie

By Eli (151.197.178.125) on Saturday, June 14, 2003 - 11:56 am:

FYI.. Idris Muhammad used to be known as Leo Morris when he played with the Impressions.
He had a very unusual way of holding his sticks as I remember.

By Soul Sister (68.73.167.246) on Saturday, June 14, 2003 - 11:58 am:

Sammy "Baby"Ambrose-The Mascots/The Smith Brothers/The Afro-Beats.

Jimmy Lee Smith-Jackie Wilson's drummer.

Larry "Dusty" James-The Manhattans, Delphonics, Blue Magic, & his own Fat Larry's Band.

Dwayne "Cook" Broadnax-Jimmy Scott's band "The Jazz Expressions", and other Jazz Greats.

Grady Tate- Played with who's-who in jazz including Jimmy Scott recording sessions, a big name in his own right.

Lewis Nash- "Ditto"

By Soul Sister (68.73.167.246) on Saturday, June 14, 2003 - 12:00 pm:

Nish; We've been on a jazz festival bill with Winard Harper last year, you are right on, he is good too! S.S.

By Soul Sister (68.73.167.246) on Saturday, June 14, 2003 - 12:03 pm:

kim; Antigua is one of my MOST favorite places on earth, my Carribean paradise! AHHH! S.S.

By Soul Sister&Jimmy Scott at Js Way Jazz (68.73.167.246) on Saturday, June 14, 2003 - 12:13 pm:

Jimmy told me these are his all-time favorite drummers:

While singing in the 40s with Lester Young's Big Band full of jazz'z best, it was-Papa Jo Jones.

While singing with Lionel Hampton's Big Band in the early 50s, it was-Fox.

Today despite all the great jazz drummers he's worked with he still prefers his own drummer as the best-Dwayne "Cook"Broadnax.

J&J S.

By STUBASS (152.163.252.68) on Saturday, June 14, 2003 - 12:17 pm:

BILLY COBHAM WAS KNOWN TO PUT ON QUITE A PERFORMANCE...PARTICULARLY DURING HIS "MAHAVISHNU ORCHESTRA" DAYS!!!...STU

By MichaelOH (24.157.156.82) on Saturday, June 14, 2003 - 12:48 pm:

How about Clayton Cameron...the incredible, astounding jazz drummer that usually plays with Tony Bennett these days. I've seen Tony 3 times, and it was Clayton's solos that brought the house down each time.

I also have a soft spot for Ronnie Tutt, who was Elvis' touring drummer in the 70's...he had some great moments.

MichaelOH

By Kim (68.47.158.113) on Saturday, June 14, 2003 - 05:31 pm:

I would second Billy Cobhan during the "MAHAVISHNU ORCHESTRA" day as well Keith Moon and Carl Palmer. Speaking of drummers did any of you ever hear of a local guy named Gene Stewart (I may be misspelling his name)? I remember him as a good jazz drummer during the late sixties and early seventies.
Kim

By ErikT.O. (64.228.108.119) on Saturday, June 14, 2003 - 05:43 pm:

I was really impressed watching 'Tain Watts (first name Jeff??) at a club here in Toronto a few summers ago. I saw both Idris Muhammad and Dennis Chambers at the Montreal Jazz Fest a few years ago ('98?)- Idris was with Joe Lovano, Dennis with Mike Stern. They were good shows, but I've heard recordings of them which I liked much better (Idris' version of Power of Soul, and live P-Funk tape with Dennis Chambers f'rinstance). I liked
Mike Clark when I saw him a few years ago, too. Alongside them is a local (to T.O.) drummer whose name I don't know but he floors me every time I see him. Anyone around here who's seen him agrees.

By LTLFTC (12.210.76.205) on Saturday, June 14, 2003 - 07:10 pm:

My old bandmate James JJ Flanagan of Lansing Mich. Also , Tom Ardolino of NRBQ

SteveK

By Eli (141.152.248.73) on Saturday, June 14, 2003 - 09:03 pm:

The great Tiki Fulwood who worked with me BEFORE P.Funk!!!

By Tommie (65.33.59.101) on Saturday, June 14, 2003 - 09:51 pm:

Butch Vaden played on recordings with Nolan Strong(Mind over Matter) and Nathaniel Meyer (Village of Love).

By drums (68.80.23.97) on Monday, June 16, 2003 - 06:20 am:

Hi boys & Girls

If you want to check out something REALLY different, look up Kenwood Dennard. This guy plays KEYBOARDS and DRUMS at the same time!!!

It is really amazing to see!!!

Currently he is playing with Maceo Parker of James Brown fame.

I dont think anyone else is doing that!!


Daren Metz
Sony Music/Studio 4

By Mark (66.159.173.91) on Monday, June 16, 2003 - 09:44 am:

Buddy Rich, hands down. Closely followed by Max Roach and Andrew Cyrille.

By ????????????? (217.14.178.48) on Monday, June 16, 2003 - 10:11 am:

Animal
the Muppets Band

By stephanie (64.63.221.51) on Monday, June 16, 2003 - 10:33 am:

What do the people here at the forum who know drumming think of Sammy Davis JR and Phil Collins drumming. Im no drummer but I think Phil Collins is second rate if Im wrong please correct me..oh and Mark you are right Buddy Rich is great..
Stephanie
A (syncopated) STUBASS angel

By drums (155.91.6.71) on Monday, June 16, 2003 - 12:26 pm:

Hi Stephanie!!

Now, Phil Collins is an unbelievable drummer. His concerts have generated millions and people love his songs. A lot of people pick with him but they dont know that he played with Brand X, which is incredible.

He just decided to also play piano and sing. This must have been a plesant surprise, because it made him into the star that he is today. But he still plays drums at his concerts and make no mistake, he kicks ass!!

Case in point, There is Buddy Rich tribute tape out that showcases Dennis Chambers and Steve Smith as well as Phil. But guess which drummer Buddy Rich chose to produce a CD for himself before he unfortunately passed away? Phil Collins. Not only that, but Phil plays the longest on this tape, and does a great job. He didnt overplay or throw his sticks up in the air and do acrobatics, but he got a standing ovation.

That is whats called a good concert drummer. To me anyways...

D

By STUBASS (64.12.97.7) on Monday, June 16, 2003 - 12:44 pm:

OK STEPH (THE SYNCOPATED ONE)!!!...SAMMY DAVIS JR!!!...ON THE FEW OCCASSIONS I SAW SAMMY PLAY DRUMS...IT WAS APPARENT THAT HE HAD TALENT...CERTAINLY HIS DANCING ABILITY CONTRIBUTED TO THE TIMING AND RHYTHM NECESSARY TO BE A GREAT DRUMMER HAD HE CHOSEN...HOWEVER...SAMMY...LIKE PHIL COLLINS...CHOSE TO DIVERSIFY THEIR TALENT'S...THUS...WITHOUT A FULL TIME FOCUS ON DRUMMING...IT IS DIFFICULT TO ATTAIN "TOP DOG" STATUS...IN BOTH SAMMY'S AND PHIL'S CASE!!!...TO BE TRULY "GREAT" AT ANYTHING...YOU MUST LIVE...EAT...AND BREATHE THAT DISCIPLINE...AND BOTH SAMMY AND PHIL HAD TOO MANY OTHER ENDEAVOURS ON THE TABLE!!!...STU(LIVING...EATING...AND BREATHING "ANGEL" BUSINESS)BASS

By MEL&THEN SOME (217.14.178.36) on Monday, June 16, 2003 - 01:01 pm:

I Saw Jackie Wilson live
at an all-nighter around 1975 and not sure if the drummer that was in the band was the same as the drummer that features in the superb track of
"Soul Galore".

The drummer flies in as soon as the needle hits the disc and man does he go to town and back with some unbelievable work with those sticks.

As usual Jackie is flying along with it but unleashes those operetic type vocal chords all over the place.

"What she's got
she was born with

Man
if you know what I mean.

you should see the shape
of my baby
curves going everywhere,

When I think about all
of my blessings

I'm richer than a millionaire

aaagh,
but I'll make it plain

No one comes before
SOUL GALORE"

backed up all the way with one of the most demanding back-ups ever as they all hit it fast and furious with that Drummer still going head for leather.

Does anyone know who it is?

Another drummer is the guy on
Carl Douglas's stomping uk cut on the
GO label
titled
"Something for Nothing"
the band being
The Big Stampede.

I remember seeing one of Junior Walkers
many live appearances over here at the all-nighters and am sure that he was using 2 sets of drums with 2 drummers behind him with his son playing on a set if I remember correctly.

mel.

By Soul Sister (68.73.167.246) on Monday, June 16, 2003 - 11:37 pm:

Mel;
The drummer you saw was Jackie's long time drummer Jimmy Smith. I háven't seen him since early 70's when I last saw Jackie alive, but thats his picture in Tony Douglas' book that I took of him at the backstage door of the Brooklyn Paramount before we all went in, it was not at the Apollo as book states. Jimmy didn't know how to get in touch with me. I heard he lives in Virginia(?). I would love to talk with him again too.
S.S.

By MEL&THENSOME (217.14.178.18) on Tuesday, June 17, 2003 - 03:24 am:

Cheers Soulsister.
mel.

By RJ Spangler (205.188.209.109) on Tuesday, June 17, 2003 - 03:54 am:

ELVIN JONES.

By John Barry Sheffield (195.92.168.169) on Tuesday, June 17, 2003 - 04:16 am:

Earl Young when I saw Him with THE TRAMPPS!

John