This band is a drummer's dream. Rufus is a phenomenal drummer and one that has not acquired the acclaim that he should have. He's a perfect gentleman. I met him and hung out with him in the late 60's in Lake Tahoe when Basie was doing a gig with Tony Bennett.
+Robert Delich What a wonderful experience you have had. Basie has been one of my Gods since 1958. I know every note of the Lockjaw solo "Whirlybird" solo. I had the opportunity to ask him when he was doing concerts in Paris - he couldn't see what so special in the solo. For me, one of the greatest I ever heard. I agree: Rufus Jones is one of the greatest.
Lockjaw Davis plays some of the classiest solos I have heard. The use of extended technique such as altissimo, growling and flutter tonguing combined with brilliant harmonics and pure class that such a great solo.
I just wonder what kind of person would give this a thumbs down????!!!! Some great drumming to be sure, and Count Basie. I mean come on. This is all legendary greatness.
Rufus had the most exaggerated arm movements in soloing that iv'e ever seen, the hands and sticks were up to face level sometimes. He used the exact same size bass drums and all toms while most drummers varied the sizes for different tones. Easy to see why he was called Speedy, one of my all time favorites.
I saw this band live in 1974. It was the best band I have ever seen and I'm talking about a lot of shows varying from Merle Haggard to Alice Cooper to Woody Herman to Buddy Rich and Ella Fitzgerald. Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis was the kind of player who would make you marvel. Al Grey on Trombone and Rufus Jones on drums, man I'm tellin' ya it was unforgettable.
Back when drumming was about learning great technique AND applying it musically, before we began to (erroneously) think of the two as mutually exclusive.
The golden era of drummers. Buddy, Gene, Sonny Payne, Louie Bellson, Rufus. They don’t make them like that anymore, although Carl Palmer is pretty good.
Rufas Jones is a classic, the crossovers he performed competed with what Bernard Rich showed, but he was not as precise in extracting the sounds from the drum kit. The person who did this was Hub Jansen / 1937-2008 /, I'm giving you a link. By the way, Jansen uses similar movements as Rufas, but even more extreme.
And these fine men of distinction had to fight to get their food served from the counter and stay in quality hotels in America.......NATIONAL DISGRACE. Reason why so many jazz artists chose to stay and gig forever in Europe.
@@roybeckerman9253Ha I know I wish was allowed to play that loud in my big band. Id actually get the sack! - it frustrates the hell out of me no disrespect to speedy Jones awsome playing
Actually-I'm right there with Skin Eyemin--I thought Moon was a great drummer for "The Who". He might not have fit with any other band but he was perfect for them. I thought he was very dynamic and creative---played with a lot of aggression and fury which was what "The Who" was all about back in the day,
Thank God this has been preserved!
This band is a drummer's dream. Rufus is a phenomenal drummer and one that has not acquired the acclaim that he should have. He's a perfect gentleman. I met him and hung out with him in the late 60's in Lake Tahoe when Basie was doing a gig with Tony Bennett.
+Robert Delich What a wonderful experience you have had. Basie has been one of my Gods since 1958. I know every note of the Lockjaw solo "Whirlybird" solo. I had the opportunity to ask him when he was doing concerts in Paris - he couldn't see what so special in the solo. For me, one of the greatest I ever heard. I agree: Rufus Jones is one of the greatest.
I find it amazing that Freddie green is strumming so fast but looks so relaxed.
Staying relaxed is the only way to be that fast.
Lockjaw Davis plays some of the classiest solos I have heard. The use of extended technique such as altissimo, growling and flutter tonguing combined with brilliant harmonics and pure class that such a great solo.
I just wonder what kind of person would give this a thumbs down????!!!! Some great drumming to be sure, and Count Basie. I mean come on. This is all legendary greatness.
Rufus had the most exaggerated arm movements in soloing that iv'e ever seen, the hands and sticks were up to face level sometimes. He used the exact same size bass drums and all toms while most drummers varied the sizes for different tones. Easy to see why he was called Speedy, one of my all time favorites.
I saw this band live in 1974. It was the best band I have ever seen and I'm talking about a lot of shows varying from Merle Haggard to Alice Cooper to Woody Herman to Buddy Rich and Ella Fitzgerald. Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis was the kind of player who would make you marvel. Al Grey on Trombone and Rufus Jones on drums, man I'm tellin' ya it was unforgettable.
Stuart Wozniak / I envy you Stuart
Rufus Jones needs to be recognized for his contribution to Drumming. He's right up there with Louie Bellson and Buddy Rich.
I remember this going out live on the BBC when I was a youngster! Is it any wonder I have loved big bands all my life???
The Count with "Speedy" on the change up track,intense drumming! I love this big
band sound!
God bless Rufus Jones in heaven!
I hope somebody went and picked up all the Saxophone Keys laying on the floor after this one! 🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷
Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa and Rufus, certainly gave Slingerlands a good working out !
Une vraie merveille.....
Otro virtuoso de la batería para la historia del JAZZ , y un extraordinario solo de batería para la eternidad .
Wish I had had the chance to hear this band live.
But I did get to meet Freddie Green and Marshall Royal.
And the craziest part is that he did this all in a suit
Rufus "Hurricane" Jones... Rest in peace !!!
Bill Basie is the greatest big band piano player that ever lived...
Super tune, super Tempo, the Masters !!
Lo mejor de lo mejor
This is a lot of fun to play!
Back when drumming was about learning great technique AND applying it musically, before we began to (erroneously) think of the two as mutually exclusive.
The level of musicianship is beyond the pale.
6:35 😂
The golden era of drummers.
Buddy, Gene, Sonny Payne, Louie Bellson, Rufus.
They don’t make them like that anymore, although Carl Palmer is pretty good.
It seems you forgot a lot in your list... Jo Jones, Cozy Cole, Big Sid, Hamp, Chick Webb,
@@Laurenzatto54
I only mentioned my favourites...
I know people like many others.
Rufas Jones is a classic, the crossovers he performed competed with what Bernard Rich showed, but he was not as precise in extracting the sounds from the drum kit. The person who did this was Hub Jansen / 1937-2008 /, I'm giving you a link. By the way, Jansen uses similar movements as Rufas, but even more extreme.
classy stage
What year? Rufus also played with Maynard & Duke
Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa mixed in one ….but playing a double kit..
And these fine men of distinction had to fight to get their food served from the counter and stay in quality hotels in America.......NATIONAL DISGRACE. Reason why so many jazz artists chose to stay and gig forever in Europe.
Lol you stand on the shoulders of giants, real easy to throw stones. Lots of those fine men of distinction still around these days huh
6:37
AWESOMW XD
Anyone know which Slingerland snare he played...?
It's the artist model Roy. I'm sure. I see like me you also own one. Fine drum eh?! Sean
@@seansteel4449
Thanks, but he makes his sound much better…😊
@@roybeckerman9253Ha I know I wish was allowed to play that loud in my big band. Id actually get the sack! - it frustrates the hell out of me
no disrespect to speedy Jones awsome playing
Lock Jaw . The greatest
One o'clock jump :)
when I see drummers like this and then see people calling Keith Moon a great drummer I want to puke!
And he's playing a double kick drum too... YIKES!!!
Martin Weeks I’m totally with you on that!
Were do you think Keith got some of his stuff ))
@@MartinWeeksmw I agree to a point, but, those 1970s albums by The Who like "Tommy" and Quadrophenia" were really great for that style of rock music.
Actually-I'm right there with Skin Eyemin--I thought Moon was a great drummer for "The Who". He might not have fit with any other band but he was perfect for them. I thought he was very dynamic and creative---played with a lot of aggression and fury which was what "The Who" was all about back in the day,
Count Basie probably gave this dude some serious drugs to transport him to another realm of the known universe