DeJohnette - I really enjoy the "New Directions' recordings from the 80s and 90s. Plus you get to enjoy the great guitar of John Abocrombie plus trumpet and other sounds from Lester Bowie on some recordings.
DeJohnette is precise yet EXPLOSIVE. One of many who was schooled in Miles Davis' bands.
The Beyond albums are also very good initiations.
Originally posted by hopscotchI once heard her in concert at a music therapy congress. It was absolutely amazing. I was especially fascinated by a solo piece for snare drum. It was incredible what sounds she got out of that instrument. There are some videos with her at youtube, check it out.
[b]Noodles: That's something new to me. A deaf percussionist with an OBE. [/b]
Originally posted by badmoonGood point - he recently did a reunion concert [Cream]
The only problem I have with Baker in relation to this thread is that I don't really know what he's doing today. Today, is he really the #2 drummer?
"The second best drummer in the world" right now is probably some obscure session man that hardly anyone has ever heard of.
Originally posted by hopscotchGoing against your stated premises, that I fully understand, I can't resist, and I'll name the 1st best drummer on world, at least in my humble opinion.. He passed on 1973, I think.
I know, it's a contentious issue. You hear so many good drummers but you just can't decide who could be the second best.
I'm talking specifically about living drummers, who are still making music.
Here is some scientific data to help narrow down the search: http://tinyurl.com/og6ju
I don't even know where to begin!
If anyone says Lars Ulrich then I hope they get piles immediately.
But I feel it is like an injustice not to name him here:
Gene Krupa
He was the best.
For those that don't know who I'm talking about, get a record of Sing, sing, sing with the orchestra of Benny Goodman.
Sorry if you feel my comment like an interference to the thread, it is not my intention.