My first introduction to Tony Williams was the Miles Davis album 'Miles in Europe.' Inconceivable to me that Tony was keeping time. He was playing his 'parts' (yes, plural) 'within' the time. (And killing it!) Elvin Jones with John Coltrane? More plural 'parts' within the time. (And more killing!) Max Roach played pstterns and melodies. Jimmy Cobb often played straight quarter notes on the cymbal. To me, that was his part in the music. And so on.....
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Most of the NSMD writers are accomplished drummers. Featured this month is Mat Marruci who has written a number of educational articles for us. I told Mat that I was very envious that he got to play with the Jimmy Smith Trio.
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