Frances Carroll & Her Coquettes Featuring Drummer Viola Smith
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- Often referred to as the most accomplished female drummer, Viola Smith has always been sensational to watch - both in 1939, when this performance took place, and today via video. Her featured number here is "Snake Charmer." (Perhaps it should be re-titled "Smith Charmer.")
My mother Mildred (Schmitz) Bartash is the saxophonist/clarinetist in the 2nd row on the right, she has black hair. She could fluently play the banjo, clarinet, string bass fiddle, piano, violin, vibraharp (an instrument like a marimba except with metal bars and an electric vibration device under the bars), and castanets. Viola & Mildred formed the Coquetts All-Girl Orchestra, but could not get bookings because they were women so they hired a "front man" and woman to get the bookings. When my mother married Viola and her decided to dissolve the Coquettes.
From your description I thought the vibraharp sounded a lot like a vibraphone, so I looked it up. Turns out they're different names for the same instrument (other names are vibes, vibraceleste and vibratone). I was going to suggest that a vibraphone might be a better comparison as it's a better known instrument 😊. I am curious where the name vibraharp came from as it isn't plucked? I don't know if you can enlighten me? Anyway, I am fairly certain that vibraphone is how it's most commonly known (when I looked up vibraharp on Wikipedia it redirected to vibraphone).
Anyway, kudos to your mother and all the girls in the band. I'm truly sorry to hear they faced such prejudice and misogyny 'cause they sound terrific.
Jesus.... I've never heard of her until today... and I just found out that she died 2 weeks ago at age 107! What a monster!
Same here. Strange being a drummer who's heard of just about every well-known drummer and just hearing about her now.
Ditto!R.I.P. Viola.
Sadly recorded performances seem very hard to come by. This interview is fantastic though. ruclips.net/video/jlzCWHw7ZW8/видео.html
Amazing but sad. Sad that she had to go out in a time like this.
Same with me a week later.
I hate finding out about historical jazz drummers posthumously.
She and this whole band are great.
She and this band are really good, but she herself is fantastic. At least from every indication in this video, she's twice the musician of everyone else in that very good band.
Totally agree!
...at 1:31 it sounds like the Star Wars cantina music 😁...this is awesome!! True girl power....
omg i was thinking the same thing ,,,,=^oo^=,,,
plus i wanna do push ups on her, but she dead prolly
@@anotherkat4u she died 9 days ago at the age 107
I'm a drummer and this woman Viola Smith is pure dynamite. What a band & that leader has a shape to die for. Listen to me, they're old enough to be my grandmothers.
Viola died in 2020 at 107! RIP baby. We still love you today!
Viola Smith died last week with staggering 107 years old of age, one month shy to turn 108. She was born in November 1912 and I, unfortunately, had never heard of her before. Shame on me...
Me too.
Yep, me too.
No shame on you, my good man. Shame on our culture for brandishing crap and forcing it upon us. Shame on them. Shame on our media, shame on the entertainment industry for giving us garbage and forcing us to listen to it and sweeping things like this under the carpet.
@@HailRider Amen, bro.
1 0 7 and close to 108.
I saw Keith Moon with The Who.
Then I saw them again with a new drummer. Keith died at 32.
My pianist mother met Vi when they were both in Phil Spitalny's All Girl Orchestra, and they formed a trio together during the late 1950s. I remember visiting 'Aunt Viola' whenever we went to NYC when I was a child. It's great to see her get the recognition she (and ALL of those 'girl' musicians) deserve! RIP Vi.
Wow great!
Thanks RUclips for a great introduction to Viola and the orchestra! I might never have learned about these talented women!
@@josephesposito3499 Oh you poor sad thing.
@@josephesposito3499 what in the hell are you saying? This has to be one of the dumbest things I’ve read. Did you learn English from Donald trump?
What’s the name of the trio?
R.I.P. Viola. What an inspiration; it's sad to see her go. Such an accomplished life she lived, and she nearly made it to 108!
Was really hoping she would make it to 108, and 2020 wouldn't claim another legend, but RIP to one of the greats. She had a great run.
To be fair, she literally kept the beat until aged 107.
With all that the world has been through in the last century, she must have been great at improvising!
Must of been Covid 19
Drummers mostly are in great shape! The calories they burn through a few sets must be off the charts. Good example of why movement is good for you! Now if only they wouldn't shit themselves with booze, drugs and sex................
@@Bosstubeman I concur Bossman ...
This is one of the few reasons I love RUclips, cuz it just keeps expanding my musical horizons farther and further ❗ I too, have never heard of this woman before. And to say that she is phenomenal is an understatement ‼️GOD BLESS VIOLA SMITH!! D. I. P.
she was born 3 years after Krupa, 5 years before Rich and 36 years before Bonham. she was using Ariel Toms at least 50 years before Appice and kettle Drums at least 40 years before Bonham. not that all this means anything, except that she is a survivor and an innovator and that Because she is a Woman never got the the respect and honor as her male counterparts. soon to celebrate 104 years a living legend, Happy birthday miss Viola.
Are the Ariel Toms the left and right drums in the air that look like hair salon dryers? I have been trying to find out what they are for a long time.
I never heard of her until now. Says a lot about gender barriers.
there is a lot of Bonham in her performance. Along with a great demonstration of Skill, Timing, Musicality and Technical ability.
It means a hell of a lot! And why wasn't she AS famous a Krupa or Rich? (from a drummer for 62 years)
If anything women get too much respect
Wow! Maestra Frances Carroll was gorgeous! That was some killer kit Viola Smith had there. She handled it beautifully...
Marvelous, as a young kid I was in love with Viola and was fascinated with her drum set....Rest easy sweetheart.
I’m almost 56, have been playing drums for over 40 years. I’ve watched a million drummers over the years, searched for every video I could find. Never once was this suggested to me, I’ve never even heard of her, or knew she existed. Sexism is still alive and well, even in music. I’ve seen hundreds if not thousands of Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa vids and concerts, not once was this suggested to me. It breaks my heart that talent like this is so under appreciated, that these fantastic musicians never get the credit and notoriety they deserve. She was incredible, innovative...and ignored and forgotten because she was a woman. So sad. RIP, Viola, you musical inspiration. My life was enriched by discovering you today, and I will not forget you. ❤️🥁
Well said, Rusty!
But why, though? Most men nowadays are perfectly fine with women pursuing a music career. I personally always use female musicians as an example of women who might not want to pursue STEM just because the feminists said so, just to debunk the whole "Oh, so you just want women to become housewives?" shtick that gets thrown my way whenever I say women should choose their future.
The modem music industry would like to erase this kind of music in general. Sexism may play a part, but there are other factors. There may be fifty amazing big band and jazz drummers that you aren't familiar with just due to obscurity.
FOOL! SIMP! Proof that German girls who look like dudes can play almost as well as a MAN. Not bad for a novelty act, also proof that wo-MEN were never prohibited from playing music, just that most wo-MEN are not driven to do the same things as high testosterone wo-MEN do... a novelty act & not even comparable to true innovators like Rich & Krupa, stop being a fool.
I so agree these ladies are fantastic I too have been drumming over 40 years and only recently found out about this lady....... She is absolutely incredible add such a crime what she is so unknown rest in peace I know I will never forget you either
Not only was she a fantastic drummer, but her set up was before it’s time!
This made me say yay out loud what a treat..
She moved like a pro,sounded like a master and dammit she needs to be recognized as a great swing jazz drummer..that whole set was like listening to Cab Callaway's band
Just great
Pretty good for a novelty act, not bad for girls. Proof that girls who look like guys can play almost as well.
I was today years old when I learned of this troupe and Viola. I am floored by this talent!
as a drummer and musician, I love how she so fluidly goes back and forth from traditional grip to matched grip. Can you imagine how much heat she took for using matched grip???
@MusicManMaurice or a musician who happens to be a drummer
It's pretty impressive, just the switching alone. I never could get traditional grip down, I'm glad no one really cares about that anymore. Unless you play traditional, and people do notice it, only because it's becoming less seen.
@@EHiggins The history of different handing and drum stick grips is very interesting. The French used matched grip more than traditional. It was for many years not called matched or "rock" grip, but instead "tympani" grip. There is very little logic in traditional grip, and it is anything but traditional if you do your history research. I actually think it may be a vestige of North America. Many percussionists who were brought up in the "traditional" grip school of sticking used to criticize many accomplished musicians for using "rock and roll" grip as this was their attempt to shame and denigrate popular musicians who chose to use a grip much more in sync with the human body and the musculoskeletal system. There is nothing symmetrical, logical or reasonable about traditional grip. If you study the physics of stick control, it is totally contrary to traditional grip. The goal of parity, even pitch and similar resonance when striking a drum head is based on the same profile, and part of the stick striking the head in symmetry with every stroke. That is more difficult to achieve with traditional grip than that of matched, tympani, or French grip. So while all the traditionalist rant and rave about how "correct" traditional grip is, it has never played out in practice. Even Buddy Rich, who was a staunch criticizer of matched grip did a 180 in his later professional career, and if you watch and study his later performances you will see him transitioning back and forth from traditional to matched grip just like Viola Smith does in this video. Well respected musicians/drummers like Tony Williams, Billy Cobham, Vinnie Coliuta, Steve Smith, and dozens of others, who are unquestionably the best drummers of our age DO use matched grip. So in closing, traditional or matched, they both work, but matched is much more in sync with the human body, and an effort to get a even stick impact sound on a drum head.
@@3RTracing Yeah traditional feels totally unnatural to me, and I do just fine without it. Not something I really spent a lot of time thinking about. I just knew to get it right was going to take a ton of practice and discipline, that I felt kind of like a waste to me personally since I didn't really need it, and didn't like it. Most of my influences/hero's use matched grip. Thanks!
3RTracing:
As I understand it, the traditional grip originated with marching drums. Back then marching drums were deep and therefore had to be tilted to allow the drummer to walk, thus the left hand required a different grip to allow the drummer to play over the high side of the tilted drum.
I started playing in Pipe Bands, and although the drums are shallower and are held on a harness higher up, which allows them to be played level, it was traditional grip, or there's the door. For that reason I can play both, but matched grip is more logical. The snobbery has all but disappeared.
I never heard of this orchestra. Boy do I love RUclips.
I never heard of her, and I've been playing drums for 50-plus years. Great player. Love the warped cymbals and big drum kit. Band is outstanding. Thank you for the post--people like this should never be forgotten.
Everyone is this band is top notch! And that conductor has some insane moves!
She studied under Cab Calaway
dennis brown I was going to say she had moves like Cab Calloway. Glad that RUclips recommended her videos!
AND.... YAWSAH!
WoW! Beautiful music to put it mildly. Viola Smith very fast hands- excellent drumming- very talented. I love music from that era and the way the women and men dressed.The entire band was very very talented. Francis Carroll was drop dead gorgeous and an excellent performer.
Viola Smith passed away this week, October 21, 2020. The online edition of The Washington Post for 10-23-20 has a story about her. RIP, Viola.
Well that shit, I literally just clicked on this video as it was recommended to me and thought "well this is cool", checked the comments, because why not (there are many reasons why not to), and then I read upon this, what an eerily strange coincidence.
@@GOTHICLORD69 No coincidence: algorithms.
Smith was featured in a documentary about short subjects around 2003; RIP.
Love this woman. One of the greatest drummers ever male or female. I wish there was more video of her work
Fun fact: she lived in the same studio apartment in NYC for 70’years.
When you get a nice flat rent controlled , you keep it ! 🧐
That's depressing as shit
Wow, this is one of the coolest things I've ever seen. As a musician I can testify these girls are pros . This music is something I would like on a Sunday morning.
I have never heard of her but I heard she just passed so I looked this up. Absolutely incredible.
Even though I'm 80 years late, can I still be a fan? I LOVE her!
Happy 106th birthday, Viola Smith!
When will number 107 be held? And where? Can uninvited guests attend? A nephew.
What a woman ! So musical in what she delivers.
Those girls are amazing also.
And how about that 'Dance Routine' by that absolutely gorgeous Conductor.
The conductor was a 7 the rest were dudes,,,not bad for girls
It's sad that I hadn't heard of Viola until her passing. What an amazing musician and innovator! Thanks for the legacy you left us that no doubt inspired many of our more famous rock drummers, some of which you have outlived. Rest in peace.
FOOL! SIMP! Pretty good for a novelty act. Also proof that girls who look like guys can play almost as well.
Viola Smith’s Birthday was Nov. 29 ( yesterday) and she turned 106, and talkative, funny, and enjoyable to be around. What an inspiration!
What a life! Viola lived to the very ripe old age of 107 and just passed a week ago on October the 23. Here's to to a sensational ground breaking musician who was in it for the long haul. RIP.
R.I.P to one of the best drummers
Totally inspirational - those who are young and want to play an instrument - watch this 👏
Gotta love that drum kit.....RIP to very talented woman.
She's got chops, as does the rest of the band. Bravo!
All clarinet players doubling on sax.
@@alanfoster6589 Didn't notice that - cool catch.
@@alanfoster6589 Another fun fact: The bari sax player also played tenor AND alto!
@@KeithCooper-Albuquerque Good catch!
Brava! That's what you're supposed to say when it's a female....
What a performance! Way to go, Ms. Smith! And Frances Carroll is quite a cutie as well. In this era, "all girl" bands/orchestras were "a thing" (not a sexist comment; that's how they were referred to). As young men were drafted into WWII, there was an influx of them, and they were less of a novelty than a necessity. This is fun stuff; thanks for posting.
Unfortunately I’m just learning about her today :(. Such a wonderful inspiration!!!
Me too.
it's in YT's algorithm....famous people who have passed away recently will show up in performances of yesteryear
Me too! Great sound🎶
What would be different if you learned about her while she was still alive? Gonna go over for tea?
Absolutely outstanding - also for the dancing conductor, all-female orchestra, and of course, the incomparable Viola Smith - R.I.P.
Well, I am not happy to say that I have never heard of her before today. I am sorry to hear that she died of Alzheimer’s just a few weeks ago and Holy Drumstiks !!! she made it to 107… Almost 108. I wish I could give more than one “thumbs up” & more likes & anecdotes too. I’ve seen Karen Carpenter in these video archives & she was a good drummer. Carol Kaye from the Wrecking crew played bass on more hits than most people know about too. Viola Smith could’ve played in Led Zeppelin or with Dave Brubeck. How many other women’s contributions have been lost, slighted or minimized?
Sadly, too many, I fear. Things may be better today but they're still far from equal. Interesting that you mention Karen Carpenter as I thought of her in response to the article that led me to this clip (by Ted Gioia on SubStack, about how drummers live longer). Karen was an excellent drummer and loved playing. She was actually quite uncomfortable being the front woman and would have preferred to carry on drumming. Her brother dissuaded her from playing (it was considered unladylike) and persuaded her to sing instead. I don't know the ins and outs and I'm sure he didn't wish his sister ill, but they do seem to have been commercially driven decisions, perhaps even selfish. As I said, I don't know the whole story, so I don't want to malign him or his motives; commercial success benefited them both, after all and there's no doubt that she that she was a gifted singer. Having said that I'm sure she would have been much happier if she could have stayed in the background without the pressures and attention from her fame. Initially she sang from behind the kit but as she was only 5'4" (1.62½m) people complained that they couldn't see her. She was always a little shy which she overcame by losing herself in the music. Needless to say that was much easier to do from behind the kit than in the spotlight.
I'm constantly shocked & saddened that at 67, #1 I'm hearing of an all lady big band orchestra, #2 an amazing lady drummer for the first time in my life! Thank you so much for posting this! Now I must go to Google & find out more of these talented ladies!❤
An all female band? That just makes everything epic! ^_^
@ALJ Studios How many all female Jazz bands existed at that time?
@ALJ Studios Gave you a thumbs up for that comment! I wonder how often @PyrozPlayground makes his own sandwich?? Yeah, that's what I thought....
And before the likes of Fanny goldie & the gingerbreads the runaways the go gos the bangles, et al
@@tsitracommunications2884 i guess wayyyy back then it would have surprised some people or seemed like a novelty, sure.
Ivy Benson Band
Absolutely astounding! Love the big band sound of this era and these women are on fire! I can just imagine someone like Josephine Baker dancing on a huge stage to this!
Much respect Viola. You made the world a better place. RIP
LOVE that kit! And what a player! Wow. Viola Smith.
Wow she's fabulous-- same for the whole band!
I'm a drummer from Wisconsin & I'm just now hearing about this amazing drummer from a few counties over!! It would have been so cool to meet her!❤
What a class act. Talent, elegance and a bit of whimsy. (Where’s my time machine ...?!!)
🎼 🥁 🎷 🎶 ♥️ 🎻 🎹 🎤 🎵
John Bonham: "What kept you girl? Keith, Ginger and I have been waiting."
Like someone else said I’ve never heard of you before but I won't forget you now. Born 29th November 1912 died 21st October 2020, one of America's first professional female drummer, lived through two world wars and already 57 when man landed on the moon, witnessed the advent of passenger flight and suffered the Great Depression and…
…you were heck of a drummer. R.I.P. Viola, you’ve earned it.
She was very instrumental in getting female musicians to replace the male musicians who were drafted during WW2. 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽
I thought this must have been the war years; all female band, when the women weren't doing other crazy things like flying the latest fighter planes around the country to deliver them to the menfolk in the operational squadrons; then after the war they all went back into their kitchens!
There is a famous female fighter pilot too though.
SHE WAS INSPIRATIONAL to wo-MEN who look like guys, and cold play almost as well.
'instrumental', no pun intended,lol.
@@racketman2u given no choice but to go back to their homes ( men tend to overestimate the time a homemaker spends in a kitchen)
She was certainly someone who loved her craft.Look at that smile and had respect of her band mates.Great job Viola.
Viola Smith passed away on October 21 at age 107. RIP
What a sound! Such treat! As just an enthusiast, I just marvel at the professionalism and showmanship in these performers. I love the big band sound. I saw a flyer for big band show at the local German cub. Went to the show ,13 piece band ,3 trombones, and all but one was in their 70's. Found out that the young man in his 30's was the band leader whose deceased father previously directed the band. What amused me was towards the start of the second half of the show, an older lady ask if would set with the this table full of ladies near 80 years old. I've always enjoyed the conversations I've had with elders, and music enthusiast, and was feeling cheerful with the good beer and the vibrant music. I found it odd that only one of the ladies were conversive and there was so little talk about music. It wasn't too long the talk died. I found out later that the lady that brought me to the table was running a dating event for seniors that night. I left when the band left and a crooner singing Sinatra songs with a soundtrack started making the dance floor busy.
So much joy!! 💜🎶🥁
Could watch this all day!
I just love her sound , like Krupa the drums sounds like a war going on. RIP Viola.
She really made those drums her own. Fantastic! 😊👍
Absolutely fantastic music. And, they're all classy AF!
HOW!!! have I never heard of viola smith before today!? mad respect holy cow!! a legend!
An excellent band. Incredible in that years.
Wow! What a drummer and an amazing bunch of musicians!
What a legacy, just pass away yesterday Oct 21, at 107 years old, a well life, lived, r,i,p, mrs Smith.
107. That's a lot of drum, er heart beats I'd say...
This was awsome!!!! Like a lot of other commentors, Viola Smith is a name I never heard, and to find out she died at 107! But kudos to the whole ensemble, from the sexy on fire Frances Carroll, to the note for note perfect band. I had to watch it several times :-)
Great band and drummer is extremely talented !!
OMG so much talent then....Just discovered this amazing lady and this amazing band.
“I’d like you to meet our very charming little drummer, Viola Smith.” 🤩
Fantastic drummer and what a great drum kit !!
Francis C was a red hot little firecracker
I learned of Viola years ago(late '50's) when I saw a picture of her in a Ludwig drum instruction book.She was playing with Phil Spitalny and his "all girl band."
Thanks for posting this.
RIP
Her kit looks like she wandered into a drum shop & said, "Yes.. I'll have one of those, & one of those. Oh & give me two of these & maybe I'll have another one of those.. and...". lol
Looks like her kitchen.
All kits look like that unless it's a beginers one what are you taking about
Just like any modern heavy metal drummer, then...
@@SelectCircle Your head can be the snare/cutting board, as she whips you up a beat sandwich.
@@mikuspalmis You would never find me alone with a woman that ugly.
Excellent beautiful amazing sublime inmortal 🎼 🥁 🎶 the Great Master Viola Smith.
Okay RUclips, where was this recommendation 6 years ago?? Took you long enough.
R.I.P., Viola. What an incredible drummer! An inspiration to us all!
Happy Birthday Viola Smith! She's 105 today!!
Is there a video of her105th birthday party at Piece.akers? If so put it on utube. G
Awesome, simply incredible !!! Why haven´t I heard of these talented musicians ? Considering, I am a saxophonist !
That was just awsome! Very creative considering there weren't many drum solos to get ideas from back then, very reminiscent of Gene Krupa's sing sing sing solo.
sing sing sing is one of the best songs all time, and I'm a rock and roll /blues guy
Exactly what I thought, though I admit I don't have enough deep knowledge of big band drummers to say with authority how remarkable the similarity is or if it's more zeitgeist. But I know for sure I've listed with pleasure to many drummers fo the era who couldn't keep up with this on their best day - and she seems like she's just laying this down for kicks!
well, she certainly did lay down some fine solos for other drummers to get ideas from, didn't she?
She copied him. Krupa & Rich were before her
Her whole drum kit along with xylophones is a complete orchestra in itself. I know I’ve heard that music before but I did not know that that Ben made it. What a real hidden gem in the music business
What is amazing is how all these women managed to hold it together in the 30"s and beyond in a strictly male dominated profession and maintain legitimacy.
Well obviously nobody stopped them from doing it, you just have to be good.
No that's not amazing. There were no men out there going "HEY that dame is doing our job, let's stop them, men!" I mean, what kind of neo progressive TV world do you live in?
It is nice to become aware of another major talent. The whole band was awesome along with Viola. I’m glad this video just presented itself. I can’t help but wonder who the people are who checked it out and found it worthy of a ‘thumbs down’ performance. What would it possibly take for these people?
I am heartbroken I have only found out about her now. RIP wonderful Lady!
I have just learned about Miss Viola Smith...she was called the female Gene Krupa and we all know how talented he was...to be regaurded as such, she demands respect. I love Gene Krupa and I love her too! My thanks for posting this astounding female orchestra!😉
Fun fact: You didn't search for this video
@@darowa44 Sounds like a band name, "The Algo-Rhythms"
Yep...
So true!
You're right, but I'm very glad I found it. Viola was a bit useful, wasn't she?
It could be that she passed recently, so it's not as weird as other recommendations you usually get on RUclips.
I'm a drummer also and I never heard of her until today. She was amazing. Going to now do some research on her and hopefully catch up on her music if it's available :-) what an amazing lady :-)
Her drumming is simply amazing. Another musical giant has left us. RIP Viola.
UM BA HA HA ...a little over rated I'd say pretty good for girls who look like guys
That kit's INSANE! Love the whole band. Never heard of this lady either but my love of music started in the 60's.
Drum Salesman: "Which drums would you like?"
Viola Smith: "Yes"
- Are those cement mixers? 😳
Viola Smith - They go really well with the baritone sax.
@@markdemell3717 If you love men instead of women then tell me you love me.
@@suncookrocks I love you man!
One of my favourite drum kits I've seen! All of this is very good!
As a percussionist I am surprised that this is the first time I have heard of her. Reminds me of Sonny Greer without the chimes. It's a shame that the female bands are almost totally left out of jazz scholarship, of course it is his story.
HIS-story doesn't pander to hermaphroditic wo-MEN, these tom boys prove that GERMAN girls who look like guys have more MALE type ability, than pretty girls.
@@josephesposito3499 What.
@@josephesposito3499 you are a disgusting troll. And obviously an imbecile.
How could anyone give this a thumbs down...
Muy Feliz Cumpleaños 106 Viola Smith! mucha admiración!
Fabulous...I can not believe I'd never heard of her, especially being a drummer myself...she was really something special, sad to hear she's passed on but happy to know she lived a long and successful life ! :)
That this woman doesn't get talked about among the greats is a real crime. This woman was Neil Peart before Neil Peart.
More like Nellie Peart! I just checked this clip and she really killed it big.
@@JacquesDray I can't disagree with you.
And carl palmer
@@tsitracommunications2884 i never saw him as great. Cozy Powell however...
@@bigsexy9999 ?
Just got here from the Sunday Today Life Well Lived segment. Unfortunately, this was a case of hello, nice knowing you, but Viola and the orchestra she was in were terrific. Shows that there should have been an all-girl rock 'n' roll band out of the box.
Rest in peace.....you are a LEGEND!!!
BIG SMILE! Thanks so much for uploading these beautiful and talented women swing band...Never heard of them...But I love it and the Frances Carroll is exquisitely beautiful...As an old guy I can only say; "HUBBA HUBBA"...:)
Love that "jungle drum" style the likes of her, and Krupa
Wow ...the best drummer I've ever heard in my life. Fantastic talent!!!
Ah the good old days, where you had to PRACTICE enough to be good. No tricks no nothin', just talent and a desire to be good enough to be on TV.
I am not even a fan of this style of music, but have absolute respect for the players.
Cheers
wow...absolutely brilliant. New to me. That drum kit...way back then!! thankyou.
Umm, mind blown.... First, this is so cool to see an all woman's band from this era. Second, the drummer's awesome. Third, I want her kit!!!
Two things that really attract me to a woman - a good sense of humour and musical ability. This whole band certainly has plenty of the latter and, I suspect, the former, too. Like so many (below) I had not heard of either the band or of Ms Smith - that paints a picture, doesn't it? Oh, well, at the age of 71 (I just scraped into the 40s) it's clearly never to late to learn!
Something else that impresses me, despite her brilliant conducting and dancing skills, Ms Carroll has the excellent taste to step aside in the second number and give the spotlight to Viola and the rest of the band.
Thanks for this excellent upload.