[Dixielandjazz] Ellington and Coltrane

[Robert Ringwald]

Steve Barbone wrote:

Bob Ringwald commented that he enjoyed the soft side of Coltrane. Here are a couple
of more tunes for Bob and perhaps others, with Trane that are interesting:
Coltrane & Ellington together with "In A Sentimental Mood"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6E0UFTqIQ0


Beautiful playing by Ellington, Trane and the bass player. But, if any non-musician has heard the expression that musicians use about drummers, “Building a house,” this drummer is doing just that. 

IMHO he should be playing first of all with brushes. Secondly, not trying to play lead. The piano and sax are playing the lead. The bass player is supporting them. The drummer should be doing the same. But instead, he is “Building a house.” Might as well give him a hammer and some nails.  



 

-Bob Ringwald 
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