You’re right, no one could swing LIKE Elvin. There were/are drummers who could swing AS MUCH AS Elvin, but different. No other drummer had his sound, unique feel and power which was the reason he was referred to as “the wave”; his sound would sometimes mimic a wave that would never break. More than most drummers he had the ability to generate a powerful sense of pulse while playing around the pulse with little actually on the beats, but often just implied. Amazing drummer!
if you haven’t already, be sure to check out:
- “Poly-currents” (a favorite)
- ”At The Lighthouse”
- “Dear John C” featuring probably the most overlooked great alto player Charlie Mariano
- Pepper Adams “10 to 4 at the Five Spot”
- Michael Brecker “Time Is Of The Essence”
- And of course his work with Trane.
As far as other drummers go that push similar buttons for me, check out the work of Carl Allen. I think you’ll like him. In a more conventional bag, Jo Jones gives me a somewhat similar feeling.
if you haven’t already, be sure to check out:
- “Poly-currents” (a favorite)
- ”At The Lighthouse”
- “Dear John C” featuring probably the most overlooked great alto player Charlie Mariano
- Pepper Adams “10 to 4 at the Five Spot”
- Michael Brecker “Time Is Of The Essence”
- And of course his work with Trane.
As far as other drummers go that push similar buttons for me, check out the work of Carl Allen. I think you’ll like him. In a more conventional bag, Jo Jones gives me a somewhat similar feeling.