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Philly Joe Jones
10,498 listeners
Joseph Rudolph (Philly Joe) Jones (July 15, 1923 – August 30, 1985) was a Philadelphia-born United States jazz drummer. The name "Phil… read moreJoseph Rudolph (Philly Joe) Jones (July 15, 1923 – August 30, 1985) was a Philadelphia-born United States jazz drummer. The name "Philly Joe" was used to avoid confusion with Jo Jones, the drummer from the Count Basie Orchestra… read moreJoseph Rudolph (Philly Joe) Jones (July 15, 1923 – August 30, 1985) was a Philadelphia-born United States jazz drummer. The name "Philly Joe" was used to avoid confusion with Jo Jones, the drummer from the Count Basie Orchestra, who became known as "Papa Jo Jones". In 1947 he… read more -
Buddy Rich & Max Roach
4,955 listeners
It’s a battle of the bands and two of the greatest drummers in jazz are duking it out on their collaborative CD, “Rich versus Roach”. Budd… read moreIt’s a battle of the bands and two of the greatest drummers in jazz are duking it out on their collaborative CD, “Rich versus Roach”. Buddy Rich and Max Roach pulled no punches in this friendly but fierce competition. Gigi Gryce compose… read moreIt’s a battle of the bands and two of the greatest drummers in jazz are duking it out on their collaborative CD, “Rich versus Roach”. Buddy Rich and Max Roach pulled no punches in this friendly but fierce competition. Gigi Gryce composed scores that would utilize all men as an ensemble, yet allo… read more -
Max Roach Quintet
6,441 listeners
The Clifford and Max Roach Quintet consists of: Clifford Brown, trumpet and leader; Max Roach, drums; Harold Land, tenor saxophone; Richie… read moreThe Clifford and Max Roach Quintet consists of: Clifford Brown, trumpet and leader; Max Roach, drums; Harold Land, tenor saxophone; Richie Powell, piano; and George Morrow,double bass. Clifford Brown & Max Roach is a 1955 album by … read moreThe Clifford and Max Roach Quintet consists of: Clifford Brown, trumpet and leader; Max Roach, drums; Harold Land, tenor saxophone; Richie Powell, piano; and George Morrow,double bass. Clifford Brown & Max Roach is a 1955 album by influential jazz musicians Clifford Brown and Max Roach as p… read more -
Louis Bellson
5,805 listeners
Duke Ellington called him "the world's greatest drummer," and Bellson, to this day, lives up to the description. He's a… read moreDuke Ellington called him "the world's greatest drummer," and Bellson, to this day, lives up to the description. He's a composer, arranger, bandleader, tireless jazz educator, pioneered the use of two bass drums, and … read moreDuke Ellington called him "the world's greatest drummer," and Bellson, to this day, lives up to the description. He's a composer, arranger, bandleader, tireless jazz educator, pioneered the use of two bass drums, and in terms of the speed of his hands and feet and the wonderfu… read more -
Jo Jones
10,324 listeners
Jo Jones (October 7, 1911 – September 3, 1985) was an American jazz drummer. Known as Papa Jo Jones in his later years, he was sometimes co… read moreJo Jones (October 7, 1911 – September 3, 1985) was an American jazz drummer. Known as Papa Jo Jones in his later years, he was sometimes confused with another influential jazz drummer, Philly Joe Jones. The two died only a few days apart… read moreJo Jones (October 7, 1911 – September 3, 1985) was an American jazz drummer. Known as Papa Jo Jones in his later years, he was sometimes confused with another influential jazz drummer, Philly Joe Jones. The two died only a few days apart. Born Jonathan David Samuel Jones in Chicago, Illinois, he … read more -
GRP All-Star Big Band
14,388 listeners
The GRP All-Star Big Band was a musical group that recorded Jazz and Big Band music. The group was comprised of artists that record on the… read moreThe GRP All-Star Big Band was a musical group that recorded Jazz and Big Band music. The group was comprised of artists that record on the "GRP Records" label. From 1992 to 1994, the band had a rotating roster of internationa… read moreThe GRP All-Star Big Band was a musical group that recorded Jazz and Big Band music. The group was comprised of artists that record on the "GRP Records" label. From 1992 to 1994, the band had a rotating roster of internationally renowned jazz musicians, such as Arturo Sandoval, Bob Mi… read more -
Gene Krupa & Buddy Rich
8,071 listeners
Buddy Rich (1917 – 1987) was an American jazz drummer and bandleader. Rich was billed as one of the world's greatest drummers in his l… read moreBuddy Rich (1917 – 1987) was an American jazz drummer and bandleader. Rich was billed as one of the world's greatest drummers in his lifetime and was known for his virtuoso drumming technique, power, groove, and speed. Gene Krupa … read moreBuddy Rich (1917 – 1987) was an American jazz drummer and bandleader. Rich was billed as one of the world's greatest drummers in his lifetime and was known for his virtuoso drumming technique, power, groove, and speed. Gene Krupa (1909 – 1973) was an American jazz and big band drummer and … read more -
Sammy Nestico
13,313 listeners
Samuel "Sammy" Lewis Nestico (born February 6, 1924 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is a prolific and well known composer and arrang… read moreSamuel "Sammy" Lewis Nestico (born February 6, 1924 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is a prolific and well known composer and arranger of big band music. Nestico is most known for his arrangements for the Count Basie orchestra. View wikiSamuel "Sammy" Lewis Nestico (born February 6, 1924 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is a prolific and well known composer and arranger of big band music. Nestico is most known for his arrangements for the Count Basie orchestra. View wiki -
Ed Thigpen
16,828 listeners
Edmund Leonard (Ed) Thigpen (born December 28, 1930 - died January 13, 2010) was an American jazz drummer from Chicago, Illinois, perhaps b… read moreEdmund Leonard (Ed) Thigpen (born December 28, 1930 - died January 13, 2010) was an American jazz drummer from Chicago, Illinois, perhaps best-known for his work with the Oscar Peterson trio from 1959-1965. Thigpen also performed with t… read moreEdmund Leonard (Ed) Thigpen (born December 28, 1930 - died January 13, 2010) was an American jazz drummer from Chicago, Illinois, perhaps best-known for his work with the Oscar Peterson trio from 1959-1965. Thigpen also performed with the Billy Taylor trio from 1956-1959. Ed's father, Ben, … read more -
Ruby Braff
11,799 listeners
Reuben "Ruby" Braff (March 16, 1927 – February 9, 2003) was an American jazz cornetist and trumpeter. Braff was a wonderfully cha… read moreReuben "Ruby" Braff (March 16, 1927 – February 9, 2003) was an American jazz cornetist and trumpeter. Braff was a wonderfully characterful and melodic player with an immediately identifiable sound and unique tone on the cornet,… read moreReuben "Ruby" Braff (March 16, 1927 – February 9, 2003) was an American jazz cornetist and trumpeter. Braff was a wonderfully characterful and melodic player with an immediately identifiable sound and unique tone on the cornet, an uncommon instrument in post-war jazz. He style was funda… read more