Whats on your turntable tonight?

@tomic601 

re: Macy Grey/ Stripped.  Another incredible Chesky recording.  such a cool album and so cool to see you post about it.   Stripped down to the elemental - surprised at how much I liked her on it and not just the great sonics I was expecting.  Have to re-visit it again if I have time tomorrow.  

@geof3   +1 on Heavy Weather 

@spiritorradio- being a drummer, I’ve got a thing for bands with great drummers... as do you! ;-)

@geof3, yeah.   

A couple of years ago now I learned about a drummer that has the most amazing rapport with his piano player, their work together is really extraordinary in that aspect.  His name is Ofri Nehemya and he plays with the Contemporary Jazz pianist Shai Maestro.  Try the album The Dream Thief if you’re interested.  


Another drummer that when listening back has really just amazed me lately is Danny Carey.  You undoubtedly know his work with Tool but have you ever heard him play with Volto!?   I think they felt they could just let go and show their stuff and really experiment on that one amazing jazz-rock/experimental record they made.  It’s jaw dropping stuff for me.  

Neil Pert was my favorite drummer but with him gone I think I’d probably pick Gavin Harrison as my favorite these days.  I especially like his work with The Pineapple Thief but he makes everything he’s recorded on better.  

There are many others that could be discussed.  Who are some of your favorites?

@geof3 & @nkphoto,  how about the young Mr. Sanchez in that video you posted NK!   Now, he is one great drummer.  He’s so good he’s like two drummers (at once).