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Tag Archives: Papa Jo Jones
Close Up on Papa Jo Jones
SKF NOTE: Drum pioneer Jonathan “Papa Jo” Jones playing his signature “Caravan” drum solo in 1978. This video is brand new to me. The web has a few excellent videos of Papa Jo drum solos. This 1957 “Caravan” drum solo … Continue reading
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Tagged 1978, Caravan, Mary Lou Williams, Papa Jo Jones, Scott K Fish, SKFBlog
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Max Roach and Steve Gadd Onstage? Sorry I Missed It
SKF NOTE: A DrumForum.org member posted an SOS regarding Max Roach. Paraphrasing, the member asked, “What’s the big deal about Max Roach? I know he’s famous. But from what I’ve seen and heard of his drumming on YouTube, I don’t … Continue reading
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Tagged Big Sid Catlett, Clifford Brown, M'Boom, Max Roach, Modern Drummer, Papa Jo Jones, Scott K Fish, SKFBlog, Steve Gadd
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Roy Haynes on Papa Jo Jones (1986)
SKF NOTE: More words of wisdom from drum pioneer Roy Haynes about drum pioneer Papa Jo Jones. Roy Haynes: “Young drummers who never got to see Papa Jo play missed the treat of their lives. “Jo Jones had a feeling … Continue reading
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Tagged Jeff Potter, Modern Drummer, Papa Jo Jones, Roy Haynes, Scott K Fish, SKFBlog
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Papa Jo Jones – To Become a Good Jazz Musician
SKF NOTE: Words of Papa Jo Jones wisdom I highlighted in my copy of Rifftide: The Life and Opinions of Papa Jo Jones. Timeless. In my experience it’s easy to lose track of the spiritual piece of drumming/music, while lost … Continue reading
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Papa Jo – Shadow Wilson was the Greatest Natural Drummer
SKF NOTE – I’m reading, and enjoying, Rifftide: The Life and Opinions of Papa Jo Jones, edited by Paul Devlin from taped interviews by Albert Murray. About halfway through the book I have come across a number of gems from … Continue reading
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Tagged Albert Murray, Papa Jo Jones, Paul Devlin, Scott K Fish, Shadow Wilson, SKFBlog
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