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I miss you Billy! R.I.P
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Holy fuck i just recognized that this is improvised ...
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My friend Ed Thigpen---I got to see him a few years ago with ''The whole Drum truth'' GREAT show,Tootie Heath,Ben Riley,and Jackie Williams----4 drummers!! I got them all to sign a drumhead!!
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what seperates this man from bach or beethoven? his instrumental style is mastered and every note is perfect. mastered
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Ain't that the chord changes to Sweet Georgia Brown?
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Damnit, I miss this guy already. Rest in peace, Billy.
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Holy Hell!!
Billy was not widely known in terms of big commercial success or recognition outside the Jazz and academic world....which just goes to show what a mediocracy we live in.
Oh, well - some of us can enjoy and appreciate while we're around.
PS: That host could brighten up a room....just by leaving it.
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As a drummer trying to learn jazz bass, listing to Billy's left hand is really instructive.
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Steaming!
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I am in awe.... thanks Jazz Guy!
Gosh, he must have two brains..... haha.
chexg 2 years ago 25
Lennie Tristano did the contrapuntal thing ina similar way, playing melodies in both right and left hands.
clapontwo 2 years ago 6