Not only was he a master musician, he was a showman too! He knew when to sit back and groove and when to let loose with a display of chops. The fun begins at 3:30:
Read moreJohn Blackwell Sleepy Night – Drum Solo
One of the hundreds of reasons why I like his playing is his use of dynamics. Why start every solo at 10!?! Slow burn…build it up and dazzle the audience with tricks and fast playing later. No one other than fellow musicians know how complex the rhythm is. The lister wants to be entertained….
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