[Dixielandjazz] Herlin Riley

[Dave Hanson]

Try playing with Jeff Hamilton.......he's one of the best I've heard in years, any style from big band to duo. I caught him at the Newport Beach Jazz Party in CA, during Presidents weekend. He's also very friendly and open to discussion.

Dave Hanson
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Bill Dendle 
  To: dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com 
  Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 8:00 PM
  Subject: Re: [Dixielandjazz] Herlin Riley


  Ed Metz, Jr. is the greatest drummer in the world - in any style, any era -
  he always knows what to do, and supports the band and the music exactly as
  it should be done. He's not only a student of early jazz, swing, modern jazz
  and rock; he can play literally anything incomparably.

  No offense to anyone else; there are many excellent drummers, and I've
  enjoyed playing with many through the years. It's just that after you play
  with Ed, you're spoiled.

  Bill Dendle


  Dave,
  >
  >
  >
  > I think Herlin is fantastic; he can play a different rhythm with each hand
  > and foot, and have it all come out perfectly. My other favorite
  traditional
  > drummer (and teacher) is Hal Smith.
  >
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