Elvin
One of my biggest regrets is that I never saw Elvin Jones perform before he passed away. Whenever he was in New York, performing at The Blue Note or The Village Vanguard, it seemed like I always had a gig or a rehearsal and couldn’t make it to the show. I kept hearing from friends that he was still playing with the same fire and energy that he did in the 1960′s with Coltrane, to the point where it seemed like he getting better in his later years. I had a false assumption that age would never slow him down and I would have plenty of opportunities to witness one of the great masters in person.
Loop #61
I’ve noticed there seems to be a shortage of decent jazz drum loops out there and I’ve decided to do something about it. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be recording a wide range of jazz grooves. Everything from Art Blakey Mambos to Vernel Fournier bush patterns. Today’s loop is the first of many more to come. It’s a groove in 3/4 inspired by Elvin with a bit of Bill Stewart thrown in.
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173 BPM
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right on! bring the jazz, baby.
I saw Elvin Jones play in Seattle at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley back in the mid 90′s. One of the greatest nights of music I’ve had the pleasure of witnessing. He played beautifully, like a force of nature. Sitting perfectly still, while his arms moved furiously. After the set I was standing in the back, near the band room and Elvin walked straight up to me and shook my hand, thanking me for coming (in hindsight perhaps this was because I was the only young person there?) All I could get out was a stammered, “That was amazing.” He laughed.
yeah, bring on the BUSH patterns
Really diggin the jazz loops Ryan. Any chance of gettin some fills for this 173 BPM 3/4 loop? You know I’m good for a project w/your loops!