Great musicians who should have been famous except....

Elvin Jones, folks. Check out the lead-in to the third movement (Persuance) of Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme”, then look at pix from the studio date and the modest size of Jones’ kit... stunning.

Jack DeJohnette, too. Check out how he uses the tuning of his drums to contribute not only rhythmically, but also melodically, on Michael Brecker’s “original rays” on Brecker’s first release on impulse records.

and finally, if you are ever in NYC and have a chance to see any band that includes Lewis Nash on drums, drop everything and go!!!

Elvin Jones, Philly Joe Jones, 
Jack DeJohnette. There is one big difference...DeJohnette got paid very well.

If anyone ever makes it down to the low country try to get a seat for the second set at Jazz Corner when Deas Guys play. Chris Russell keeps time with anyone.

Buddy Holly: "Jazz is strictly for the stay-at-homes." ;-)

What do you call a drummer that breaks up with his girlfriend?
Homeless.

Sorry...couldn't resist.