On the occasion of pianist Dave Brubeck’s passing at age 91, it might be nice to set aside the time to watch his appearance on Jazz Casual with Ralph J. Gleason: Here’s a notice from […]
Category: Joe Morello
Cracking 5/4: further listening
Aaaand I thought we’d end this series with some more listening, starting with some more modern things: Jive Coffee – Brad Mehldau with Jeff Ballard Much more after the break: Jive Coffee – Bill Stewart […]
Cracking 5/4: listening
Here’s the first in a series on playing in 5/4. Since everything in music follows from listening (and this is the easiest type of post for me to write), we’ll start with some recorded examples: […]
Interview: drum author Joel Rothman
[UPDATED 5/16 – Something I had to add to the piece came up in my correspondence with Mr. Rothman. See the new section labeled “PROFIT”] Joel Rothman is one of the more mysterious figures in […]
Rothman book recommendations
While the interview is fresh, I want to give my recommendations for Joel Rothman book purchases. God knows I haven’t seen his entire catalog, but these are very strong books: Basic Drumming – An everything […]
Bill Bruford on Joe Morello and Brubeck
Another nice podcast from Jazz Online, this with King Crimson and Yes drummer Bill Bruford discussing Joe Morello and Dave Brubeck’s Time Out. The conversation is from 2009, when that album turned 50, but is […]
Joe Morello news and tributes around the web
JoeMorello.net: It is with great sadness that we report Joe’s passing on March 12, 2011. His impact on the world of music and on all those whose lives he touched will live forever. Four on […]
Joe Morello 1928-2011
“March12, 2011 Hi All, Sorry to be the bearer of sad news. Joe Morello passed away in the hospital this morning. He was 82 and had been having heart trouble. No other details at this […]