Joe Morello was drummer of the "Classic" Dave Brubeck Quartet with Paul Desmond and Eugene Washington. Desmond wrote the hit "Take Five" to showcase Morello's drumming, and Joe then won Downbeat Jazz Poll as best drummer for the next seven years running.
Joe Morello started out to be a violinist, ran up against some stiff competition, and switched to drums. He suffered from poor vision most of his life, and did finally go blind. He was the drummer for the Dave Brubeck Quartet from 1957 until 1972. Jeff, if you want to her Joe Morello with the quartet, I recommend the concert recording at Carnegie hall. I believe he is one of the best jazz drummers ever! His impeccable technique, combined with his sensibility allowed him to do more than just supply a beat.
I was fortunate to see Joe play with Dave Brubeck Quartet in the late 60s. I was learning to play drums and playing in garage bands where we played The Doors and the Stones. My father really enjoyed the Dave Brubeck quartet so he took me to see them at El Camino colllege. Needless to say, Joe's drumming blew me away and changed my approach to drumming and learning unusual time signatures. I worked at better hand and stick control but did not have either the skill or perseverence to put in the hours of practice to even come close to what I saw that evening. He is and has been one of my favorite drummers for all time.
As impressive as some extended drum solos are I've always considered them an indulgence on the part of the drummer and the band. Even with a group like the Dave Brubeck Quartet, the extended drum solo usually does nothing for the piece as a whole. Bass solos are seldom any better.
Amazing! This style is essentially a lost art. Those old time jazz drummers are just FANTASTIC!
Joe Morello was drummer of the "Classic" Dave Brubeck Quartet with Paul Desmond and Eugene Washington. Desmond wrote the hit "Take Five" to showcase Morello's drumming, and Joe then won Downbeat Jazz Poll as best drummer for the next seven years running.
Joe Morello started out to be a violinist, ran up against some stiff competition, and switched to drums. He suffered from poor vision most of his life, and did finally go blind. He was the drummer for the Dave Brubeck Quartet from 1957 until 1972. Jeff, if you want to her Joe Morello with the quartet, I recommend the concert recording at Carnegie hall. I believe he is one of the best jazz drummers ever! His impeccable technique, combined with his sensibility allowed him to do more than just supply a beat.
I was fortunate to see Joe play with Dave Brubeck Quartet in the late 60s. I was learning to play drums and playing in garage bands where we played The Doors and the Stones. My father really enjoyed the Dave Brubeck quartet so he took me to see them at El Camino colllege. Needless to say, Joe's drumming blew me away and changed my approach to drumming and learning unusual time signatures. I worked at better hand and stick control but did not have either the skill or perseverence to put in the hours of practice to even come close to what I saw that evening. He is and has been one of my favorite drummers for all time.
OMG!! What a helluva a drummer!
Just incredible!! I guess we know who influenced Bonham 😂❤
Ahhhh and he has time to fix his glasses!!! Whaaaaaa
Back when the snare had snares and they didn’t club the drums with both hands…. Watch Michael (sp)Schreves at Woodstock
As impressive as some extended drum solos are I've always considered them an indulgence on the part of the drummer and the band. Even with a group like the Dave Brubeck Quartet, the extended drum solo usually does nothing for the piece as a whole. Bass solos are seldom any better.
@@glennmitchell9107 I’d say it’s a great time for you to go to the bathroom 😆
@@StrateleStudios So, drum solos do have a purpose. Fan service. There's always a silver lining, or in this case a porcelain lining.
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