Frankie Dunlop: Monk's Lesson on Slow vs Fast Playing
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- Опубліковано 25 лис 2016
- One of my favorite parts of my interviews with the great drummer Frankie Dunlop. Now, for the first time, listeners can hear Frankie describe his lesson from Thelonious Monk on playing fast vs playing slow -- including Frankie's great imitation of Monk's voice.
My Modern Drummer Frankie Dunlop feature has an edited version of this story, which is quoted in the book, "Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original," by Robin Kelley.
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When I was a teenager I played guitar in a rock band at a Catskills hotel. One summer, Frankie was the drummer in the hotel's lounge trio. We'd go every night we could and listen to them. Frankie sounded great, and his solos always danced and told wonderful stories. He'd hang out with us sometimes; what a nice man. He was working on a stand up comedy act at the time, and would rehearse it in front of us when nobody else was around. He tried it out for real one night in the hotel's main night club. We all went and laughed as loud as we could for every joke, but we may have been the only ones doing so; his act tanked, and he stopped, apologized to the audience, and left the stage. Next night, though? He was back making his joyful, swinging noise from behind the kit. I'm so glad I had the chance to meet him, hear him, and hang out with him all those years ago.
What a great memory. Thank you for sharing it here. / skf
@@scottkfish4292 My pleasure!
Ahaha i love Frankie impression of Monk
I literally listen to this everyday! It just makes me so happy. Thank you!
Wow. Your comment makes me happy. Frankie Dunlop was such an amazing man and musician. It took me decades, but I'm glad I was able to post audio excerpts, as well as, Frankie's full interview. // Thank you.
I love Frankie Dunlop's playing. He's musical and dance-able and, as far as I'm concerned, he was Monk's best drummer.
I concur.. you took the words right out of my mouth...
Not sure if the best, Riley was also a Titan and served really good the music of Monk. But certainly them two where the best
that story was hysterical…….monk saying don't be bullshittin' now hahaha
Damn, this is fantastic. I am a bassist and was schooled on this point by a tenor saxophonist. Slow can knock you out of the park.
Every musician needs to learn TIME, fast or slow. As a long time vocalist I'm always amazed at how many instrumentalists can only play a song in one time, and then try to tell you they know the song, when you call for a different time. It makes it very hard to vary performances over a period of time, and shit gets boring. Truly creative players are at a premium, and at some point in time you have to live with the music, really live with the music, its called the shed.
YES... It's HARDER to play slow than fast... I bring this to the atteniotn of my students always... and get them working on stuff SLOW!.. and the benefits it will bring into one's playing is immeasurable.. AWESOME interview with a SERIOUS drummer... priceless... Monk was amazing... and his band was always Spot-On.. thanks for posting :)
His imitation of Monk is drop-dead funny.
A great impersonator, drummer, and human being.
Ben Riley has a similar story; The first set Monk called a ballad and after Rouse's solo point ed Riley. Ben said he got through it and felt awkward. Monk told him he did good and asked, "How many drummers could play a solo on a ballad?
many all in the feeling
Thanks for posting - this is valuable insight into what it was like to play with Monk. Robin Kelley, in his biography of Thelonious, mentioned that Frankie Dunlop used to do good imitations of Monk. And this confirms that.
Thank you, John P. // Best, skf
It was so funny XD Where is it in the book? I've read it but at the time didn't know so much so I don't remember that one.
One of the best interviews EVER!!
Thank you. Frankie was fun to know and interview.
A really great interview and anecdote from Dunlop who does indeed do a brilliant impersonation of Monk
Thank you, John. And to think of all those years I worried about letting people hear Frankie's impersonations. // Best, skf
The best interview on Monk EVER!
Thank you.
Priceless. The joys of being a humble musician.
life's lessons ala Thelonious Monk
This is the essence of Monk. It goes to show that Monk's remoteness to some extent was necessary. God bless Monk and others who help people in this way.
Thank you. // skf
This is an absolute delight and a treasure! Thank you!!!!
Yeah, it's a good one. Thank you, Chanon.
This is truth. I played bass with Joe Harris. He preached about playing slow. The architecture of the music is revealed in a slow tempo. Thanks for the post
Thank you for adding to Frankie's story. // Best, skf
This is INCREDIBLE!
I use in teaching music..Mainly to drummers, if you can't play it slow sure can't fast..this is Gold thanks!
Thank you! // Best, skf
FRANKIE! LISTEN TO THAT BIG FAT SOUND SLINGERLAND MAKING GREAT AMERICAN MUSIC. HIS ARTICULATION, SO MUSICAL AND FEET THAT GOT SOUL.....FRANKY DUNLAP WILL ALWAYS PUT YOU IN A GOOD MOOD CAUSE HE LOVED THAT HE WAS BLESSED TO PLAY DRUMS AND LUCKED OUT TO PLAY WIT. MONK. THANK-YOU FRANKY FOR MUSIC LESSONS!! NOW I CAN DO IT!!!!! Thanks for posting!
My pleasure. // Best, skf
Every young drummer needs to learn this!
Agreed. // Best, skf
This is golden - thanks for sharing it :)
Thank you. / skf
This interview is pure gold! Thanks
Well, thank you for your kind words. // Best, skf
Monk is right. Drummers have a hell of a time keeping a slow tempo - they tend to slow down. And at fast tempos they tend to speed up. Listen to Elvin Jones - he can do it all.
It's great to hear this interview and hear Frankie singing Ba-Lue Bolivar.
Thank you. // skf
Balues Bolivar Balues Are.
Thank you Scott!
You're very welcome!
This is so awesome
Thank you, Todd. More to come. // Best, skf
BIG THANKS Scott!!!
Awesome interview. Can't stop laughing
Thank you. / skf
Such a great interview Scott. Really priceless. Thank you very much.
I always wondered what Monk is saying when he wanders over and talks to his guys. Turns out he's just trolling them lol.
Yep: Great Interview!! 👍❤️ And, it Shows the Genius of Monk!!!! 👍❤️🎹🎶🎵🙏😎 After all, Piano is a Rhythm Instrument, not Many People know that!! But, at the same Time it can Solo as well, AND Improvise!!!! ❤️🎹 And, with 8 Fingers and 2 Thumbs that can be used at the same time,.... That is More than Most other Instruments are Capable of!!!! 👍❤️🎶🎵🎹🎶🎵🙏😎
Piano is a percussion instrument for sure. Thank you for your kind words.
THIS is why I haven't given up on the internet.
Well, that's a great reply. Thanks for making me smile.
One of the funniest Jazz stories ever!! Hilarious!!!
Agreed. Glad you like it. / Best, skf
Thank you for this!!!
You're welcome. Thank you for listening.
Wish I could have met and studied with this man
This is absolutely fantastic and I remember reading this amazing Scott Fish interview in Modern Drummer.
Scott, if you’re reading this, we’ve met because your brother Craig used to repair my Volkswagen at his shop in Amityville.
Thanks for sharing this with all of us!
still love it!!
Love this.
bolivar blues played right digs so deep
This is great!
Thank you.
love Monk and Frankie too. I've related parts of this conversation to friends when i first read it in Kelley's book. Thanks so much for this.
You're welcome. Thank you for your thoughts. I'm glad to let the world hear Frankie speaking -- which simply cannot be conveyed through writing alone.
so true. I've commented on several Monk songs on my G+ channel. He is my favorite jazz musician. If you like, i could send you the links to these comments. They have gotten nice responses in the past and I would be interested in hearing yours since you are obviously so into jazz, And again, thank you for posting these Frankie conversations. Along with Blakey he is my fav Monk drummer.
@@willieluncheonette How do I find your channel. I’m a iPad amateur
Thank You!!!
You're welcome! Thank you for weighing in. / skf
This is Great and Hilarious!
This classic
PRICELESS!!!
That was a great lesson with laughter.
If I have one regret with Frankie Dunlop's interview, it is that it was not recorded on video. That said, I'm so very glad this Dunlop/Monk lesson is available to the public on audio. It's a beautiful lesson.
magic thanks !
Your welcome./skf
Gold
very cool
That is the greatest story. Lol
💚💚
priceless
Ein großartiges Statement von Frankie Dunlop. Where can I find the complete interview?
The complete interview audio is available on my blog, Life Beyond the Cymbals. The first part is here: scottkfish.com/2019/10/03/frankie-dunlop-complete-interview-pt-1-of-7/
@@scottkfish4292 Dear Scott, thanks a lot. Best wishes from Munich
@@scottkfish4292 Quite good. A great experience from which a profound insight comes. Thank you.
YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
five stars
This is the shit
"Don't play some shit that you don't know nothing about!"
❤️🥁🎶🎵👍🎶🙏❤️😎
I think 10,000 or so hits are mine-I think I need to seek professional help-I cant stop.
The Greats
I get a pulse on brushes. It seems to give plenty of time to groove through quarters. Then if sticks are required I have that time ensconced in my head. A drummer is not a metronome!