The video of Joey Baron that I posted the other day reminded me of how much I like that guy… which got me thinking about other jazz players I like. In typical geek fashion, I was soon formulating a “Top Five” list of my fav jazz players. Here’s what said list currently looks like:
1. Tony Williams
2. Elvin Jones
3. Jeff Watts
4. Joey Baron
5. Brian Blade
This is in order. Tony will always be my number one – BUT, this list leaves out David King (my former teacher), who is automatically tied for the number one spot, just by nature of his immense influence on my playing.
Honorable mentions:
– Paul Motian
– Jack DeJohnette
– Jorge Rossy
– Roy Haynes
– Max Roach
– Ralph Peterson Jr.
– Billy Higgins
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May 20, 2012 at 2:01 am
Ron windley
You say that you are a Drummer please. None of your too 5 cone anywhere unearthed technical skill, creativity or versatility of Jack. Dejohnnette. Tony Williams would be a distant second though.
May 20, 2012 at 9:29 pm
Steve Goold
Sorry to bum you out, Ron. You’re right… Jack is the bomb. The Keith trio stuff is some of my favorite music of all time. For my personal preference he just ends up getting eeked out by the guys I listed. Again, if it wasn’t clear, this “top 5” list is only my own preference.