Re: Other choices for drummers

[Jeff Williams <jeffw@mxim.com>]

> 
> The reason why Keith's drums sound the way they do is he took his
> sound from prominent jazz drummers of the late 40's and 50's. Little
> muffling as possible (the opposite popular today among many drummers, Simon
> Phillips not immune) which produces great tone and resonance. Listen
> to drummers like Joe Morello, Art Blakey, Max Roach, Roy Haynes, and
> Elvin Jones.  This isn't a well kept secret.  Actually his direct
> influence from Gene Krupa and Louis Bellson (in terms of showmanship
> and Bellson's kit arangement) is probably the cause.  Even before
> synthetic heads were readily available, a tight calf head would give
> a great ring with lots of depth.
See! See! There ya go!


Jeff W.