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26 paź 2017 · Check Shelley out in both big band and small group settings. Key tracks: Stan Kenton, ‘Artistry In Percussion’; The Big Shorty Rogers Express, ‘Tale of an African Lobster’; Shelley Manne Live At The Blackhawk Vol 1, ‘Poinciana’
20 lis 2023 · Chick had leather straps hanging from a large armed boom and cymbals hanging flat over his head. He had wood blocks, cowbells, you name it. He was one of the first drummers to be a bandleader, and worked with Ella Fitzgerald and many other incredible musicians who went on to be superstars.
23 paź 2017 · In the early 1920s the epicentre of jazz migrated from its birthplace in New Orleans up to Chicago, as key figures like Louis Armstrong moved north. The dominant style was Hot Jazz, later known as Dixieland, played by groups of up to seven musicians all improvising in unison.
24 cze 2024 · Their historical trajectory, from rudimentary percussion devices to sophisticated modern drum kits, reflects broader socio-cultural and technological developments.
21 gru 2015 · Pounding their visually memorable drum kits mercilessly, these legendary drummers advanced the sound and style of drumming through a combination of skill and technological innovation, often working closely with drum builders.
3 maj 2011 · Genre: Big Band. One of Count basie’s most dynamic drummers, Payne was a dazzling showman who powered up the 1957 atomic Mr basie album. He was also a significant influence on rockers such as John Bonham and Nicko McBrain.
15 kwi 2021 · Despite the proliferation of metal-shelled drums, wooden models still retained immense popularity within big band and orchestral circles. In 1935, Slingerland released a new solid maple shell snare called the Broadcaster.
