Wow, thanks so much guys. That's a hell of a lot of albums, only a couple of which I've listened to. Still great nonetheless, Rush Moving Pictures of course, Soundgarden's Badmotorfinger with the ever underrated Matt Cameron on drums. The groove he provided underneath the thunderous Kim and Ben and the lion that was Chris made Jesus Christ Pose one of the most unique songs I've ever heard.
Tha1ChiefRocka, I will not argue with a man who says Tony Williams is the best. Dude was so majestic. Every note mattered and then some. I'm going to link you to what I think is the greatest drum solo I think I've ever heard, not just from Anthony. Excited to hear more stuff from him in what you selected.
Kool Keith Sweat, I already took your advice and listened to 3 tracks from Tortoise. Instantly connected with it. Can't wait to hear more. Forgive me, but what is the Bumps record?
Hayden, all three of those guys have unbelievable style, Blakey especially for me so far. But I can't wait to listen to those specific works. _________________ Attention all planets of the solar federation: We have assumed control.
The three rotating drummers from Tortoise just make sample-able beats; it's like twenty one or two minute drum tracks with one or two drummers on each, produced by Peanut Butter Wolf.
This is my favourite drum performance of all time, I love Bill Bruford's subtle touch and the way he weaves seamlessly between different time signatures and tempos.
Nearly forgot! The drums on this tune are very cool, it switches between 5/4 and 4/4 a lot, no idea what meter the chorus is in... 21/8?
https://kantcope.bandcamp.com/track/what-then
The three rotating drummers from Tortoise just make sample-able beats; it's like twenty one or two minute drum tracks with one or two drummers on each, produced by Peanut Butter Wolf.
I don't know how I've never heard of this before, because I know the records of both Tortoise and Peanut Butter Wolf pretty well. I saw Tortoise a couple years ago, and the percussion was amazing.
Nearly forgot! The drums on this tune are very cool, it switches between 5/4 and 4/4 a lot, no idea what meter the chorus is in... 21/8?
https://kantcope.bandcamp.com/track/what-then
Cool track, thanks! And yes 21/8 sounds like it makes sense for the chorus. I counted 10 quarters and an 8th. Very good use of it. _________________ Attention all planets of the solar federation: We have assumed control.
Purely for drumming, Buddy Rich is probably the greatest of all time (at least among the virtuoso crowd). However, I don't think he was involved in any of the greatest jazz albums (unless I'm mistaken). So I'm going to recommend you albums (Rock and Jazz) that combine incredible drumming with incredible music -- the very best I know of. Very possible that you've already heard some/several?/all? of these (sorry, I didn't take the time to go through your charts recently so this can also be considered recommendations for anyone else interested) ... ... ...
These are the best that come immediately to mind (certainly not all of them). In order per my overall album rankings:
The Black Saint & The Sinner Lady - Charles Mingus (1963)
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A Love Supreme - John Coltrane (1964)
Unit Structures - Cecil Taylor (1966)
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The Jazz Composer's Orchestra - Michael Mantler (1968)
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