Buddy Rich solo

so my requisite super cheesy drumer joke:

A jazz trumpeter of some renown dies and goes to heaven. As he approaches St. Peter at the gate he hears the most amazing drumming coming from near by. The trumpeter turns to St. Peter and asks: "wow, is that Buddy Rich." St. Peter simply sighs and says: "no that's God, he just thinks he's Buddy Rich

Bireli Lagrene and Philip Catherine

Bob Brozman- Hawaiian Melodies

Even though I've already posted a Bob Brozman video before, I've been listening to his album "Post Industrial Blues" on repeat lately so I figured, hey, you can't have too much of this guy!

Roy Smeck- Wizard of the Strings

Roy Smeck was a master of the banjo, uke, and slide guitar as well as an instructor, instrument inventor and marketing genius. Here he is displaying his varies musical talents:

Mississippi Fred McDowell - Goin Down to the River

John Fahey- Red Pony

RIP Blossom Dearie

One of my favorite jazz singers, Blossom Dearie has died at the age of 82. There is precious little performance footage on the web:

RIP Lux Interior

Sister Rosetta Tharpe

Amazing!!!

Balinese Gamelan

Happy New Year to all! May it be joyful and prosperous.