What a talented man. Came to this video after seeing that clip of his drum solo. Glad I finally found his work.. Love how musicians talked about music once. Now it’s branding and promotion. This man was talking about his art, his passion as the most important element in his work. Plus he spoke so nicely and engaging. Am now a new fan, 50 years late. But that’s good music. Timeless.
Wow 1973! Man, think of all those great cats still alive in 1973. Amazing document this interview, what a cool cat, it’s like he’s alive here and now talking to us. Brings a smile to my face.
It's wonderful that Ben has documented so many great musicians and their thoughts during those times of drastic upheaval. The music was changing and so many pressures were on the artists. I don't judge anyone for the choices they made during those turbulent times. I find it fascinating to hear how they times affected them and the choices that each artist made to deal with them. An original artform like jazz that is so revered throughout the world suffered a great injustice here at home. We are only now starting to correct that mistake. Unfortunately it comes too late for people like Dannie Richmond.
Thanks, Ben. Dannie Richmond was one of the first drummers to turn me on. so great to hear him discuss his craft. Great interview. as an aside, i'm bummed i never got to see you or your son play in Madison as i know you did from time to time. I spent 10 years there going to school. Thanks again. Long live Mingus and Dannie.
Dang, 10 years in school? How you making out with your student loans? Was it worth it? I happened to notice the dumbest people I know are college graduates that can’t tell you basic historical events, how our government works, or basic economical theory. They can tell you who is oppressing who though. You know, the important stuff.
This is a terrific interview with a helpful historical perspective on the music and artists involved - thank you. Dannie Richmond with Don Pullen on "Breakthrough" and "Song Everlasting" is just incredible.
I learned a lot about Danny Richmond watching this. He was great. Also, I love that cheesy Cornblooms commercial! If ads were like that today, I might actually watch them!
Dannid Started in Greensboro, NC with the Sheman Williamson band playing tenor sax. He was known as 'Upsetter' because he would walk the tables playing a funky sax. I knew him very well and he was one of t he greatest drummers and may he RIP, miss you brother. Hung out with him in New York ans other places.
I love this. If this is ben's channel really I want to say I love everything about the fact how great this show was done. the commercials are on point but being from near danny's hometown greensboro nc, this is one of the few interviews for one of the best drummers ever. I love ben sidran records too!
Great to see this I as I went to a place in Manchester UK as a friend told me he'd heard Danny Richmond was playing with a rock group. I was sceptical but he was right. There he was and at the interval he came over to our table and we talked about jazz. The place was Mr Smiths and the owner was Paddy McKeirnon I think.
Danny Richmond was one of the greatest and most sensitive drummers in jazz and for him to play in a rock band is simply wrong. I am happy he benefitted financially from it and I am sure the band couldn't help but sound better with him in it, but IMO it was a waste of talent.
I heard Marc/Almond with Danny Richmond, in L. A. in the early 70's. Yes, they did sound better with him and it wasn't a waste of talent. Danny and the band both learned from each other and he didn't have any restrictions on what he played. M/A was much more than a R&R band.
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What a talented man. Came to this video after seeing that clip of his drum solo. Glad I finally found his work.. Love how musicians talked about music once. Now it’s branding and promotion. This man was talking about his art, his passion as the most important element in his work. Plus he spoke so nicely and engaging. Am now a new fan, 50 years late. But that’s good music. Timeless.
Wow 1973! Man, think of all those great cats still alive in 1973. Amazing document this interview, what a cool cat, it’s like he’s alive here and now talking to us. Brings a smile to my face.
It's wonderful that Ben has documented so many great musicians and their thoughts during those times of drastic upheaval. The music was changing and so many pressures were on the artists. I don't judge anyone for the choices they made during those turbulent times. I find it fascinating to hear how they times affected them and the choices that each artist made to deal with them. An original artform like jazz that is so revered throughout the world suffered a great injustice here at home. We are only now starting to correct that mistake. Unfortunately it comes too late for people like Dannie Richmond.
Dannie was so versatile. Maybe my favorite snare sound in all of jazz.
Love you Uncle Danny, we miss you... So great to see this
Thanks, Ben. Dannie Richmond was one of the first drummers to turn me on. so great to hear him discuss his craft. Great interview. as an aside, i'm bummed i never got to see you or your son play in Madison as i know you did from time to time. I spent 10 years there going to school. Thanks again. Long live Mingus and Dannie.
Dang, 10 years in school? How you making out with your student loans? Was it worth it? I happened to notice the dumbest people I know are college graduates that can’t tell you basic historical events, how our government works, or basic economical theory. They can tell you who is oppressing who though. You know, the important stuff.
This is a terrific interview with a helpful historical perspective on the music and artists involved - thank you. Dannie Richmond with Don Pullen on "Breakthrough" and "Song Everlasting" is just incredible.
I learned a lot about Danny Richmond watching this. He was great. Also, I love that cheesy Cornblooms commercial! If ads were like that today, I might actually watch them!
Was not aware of his work, but suddenly, what a great drummer!
Dannid Started in Greensboro, NC with the Sheman Williamson band playing tenor sax. He was known as 'Upsetter'
because he would walk the tables playing a funky sax. I knew him very well and he was one of t he greatest drummers and may he RIP, miss you brother. Hung out with him in New York ans other places.
Ever smoke tree together? Found out about Danny after watching a joint fall out of his ear playing with Mignus
This is not an interview. This is a masterclass. New Sub
Unbelievable upload, thank you. And thank you, Danny.
Please watch and listen to Charles Mingus with Bud Powell -I'll Remember April LIVE '60. Danny Richmond is on drums. FANTASTIC!
Best jazz drummer ever!!!!
That's a silly and short-sighted thing to say. Do I need to list a dozen other great Jazz drummers?
I love this. If this is ben's channel really I want to say I love everything about the fact how great this show was done. the commercials are on point but being from near danny's hometown greensboro nc, this is one of the few interviews for one of the best drummers ever. I love ben sidran records too!
I've got a new hero, Danny Richmond, what a drummer, what a guy. Roll on, roll on.
Great interview!!
Wow. Thank you for this.
"and the bread that was gonna be involved .....". He's just so cool.
Thanks for this. Lots of good info.
I love Dannie Richmond
Thanks for this.
no backdrop, no screens, no nothing. Only the guys and their dialogue. To the point
This is awesome!
Great to see this I as I went to a place in Manchester UK as a friend told me he'd heard Danny Richmond was playing with a rock group. I was sceptical but he was right. There he was and at the interval he came over to our table and we talked about jazz. The place was Mr Smiths and the owner was Paddy McKeirnon I think.
Love hearing the old jazz cats talk , would have liked to hear him talk more about the Mingus years
I hear him -what an absolute legend- but his utterly fantastic jacket distracts me. I want one.
still love your drumming!!
great musician!
Even the commercials had slick jazz music...!
Need more Richmond!
Check out his comments about Charlie Watts playing till he’s 50 years old 18.20
Articulate, a slick sense of style and one one the hippest, FIERCEST musicians ever to play on a bandstand.
I was looking at Danny's small, yet hard looking hands while playing with Mingus this morning.
Very cool
Interesting, the thing missing from Marc/Almond without drums wasn't groove, it was color/timbre/texture.
the 70s... even commercial were funky
Great Story about his involvement with Marc Almond.
Danny Richmond was one of the greatest and most sensitive drummers in jazz and for him to play in a rock band is simply wrong. I am happy he benefitted financially from it and I am sure the band couldn't help but sound better with him in it, but IMO it was a waste of talent.
I heard Marc/Almond with Danny Richmond, in L. A. in the early 70's. Yes, they did sound better with him and it wasn't a waste of talent. Danny and the band both learned from each other and he didn't have any restrictions on what he played. M/A was much more than a R&R band.
I wonder if Dannie went to The Loft while in town. Ain't no place better to boogie than The Loft.
Stoned off my ass watching this, dying
that cornblooms add tho
If Snoop Dogg and Freddie had a kid...
We got Post Malone and Drummer Snoop Dogg
damn that cornblooms commercial is sweet
It is too
I think the smokin' hot woman who does the talking in that commercial is Ben's wife, Judy.
Lol you don’t need a weatherman..., :)
Cornblooms ad got it done for me, bub
And what's the funky groovy music in that ad?
Best jazz drummer ever!!!!
One of the best drummers ever. Just because he's playing in a Jazz Band has nothing to do with his legendary drummer feats.
Folk Forms I - swings harder than any other track ever