I had the opportunity to take a couple of lessons and help setup drums for Duffy on several gigs. He told the most incredible stories about all the greats. He was nice to everyone and man could he swing. RIP Duffy
Duffy came to my high school jazz band to give us all lessons on how to play in that setting. He was a riot and a great teacher! He even sat in and played drums in our practices and played a few tunes in one of our performances, never forget that and the face he made when he was really swinging, open mouth and laughing
Duffy was kind enough to cut a studio session with me and he is on my CD, Motorcycle Territory. When he got off the drums he said, "We have the makings of a Power Trio!" We did a Jazz/ Rock fusion sound that is somewhat unique for Duffy. I just looked at the studio picture of he and I on my shelf and thought... let me check on him. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. One of the greatest powerhouse drummers of all time. His heart, his creativity, his generosity and his humor were so much like his music.... just great! It is an honor to have had the opportunity to play with him and to call him a friend. He was very good friends with my dad as well, vibist Joe Roland.
Imagine being 16 years old in 1980 and going to your first Basie concert and expecting to see one of your idols, Butch Miles, and instead you are seeing this big guy with big glasses. He absolutely blew me away! Pinned me against the back wall I was standing against. Stunned and amazed, I found a new idol. Duffy just killed it. Talked to him in around '88 when he was touring with the band again. He had a gallon milk jug filled with water that he was drinking on the break while heat a jelly filled donut. No kidding. I had to meet my idol during the break all sweaty, drinking out of that jug and eating a donut. Amazing.
Duffy and his father a huge part of our lives. I sat in with Duff and Eddie Higgins back in Ft. Lauderdale. Duffy's dad Chubby discovered my mom back in NYC and helped her create the demo that she presented to Goodman and got the gig. I'm going to miss Duffy. I spoke with him months before he passed. Gone too soon Duff. Love you.
the last time I saw drumming like that is every time Buddy Rich ever picked up the drumsticks. I agree a lost art and Jazz got away from that which is strange to me because to me, that IS the heart of jazz but everybody has their opinion that's just my $0.02. the sad thing is young people are clueless and have never been exposed to this form of music for the most part and at least the people who remember it and appreciate it were gifted with being from that time. It's a tragedy that music and art such as this has been pulled out of young people's education there is no excuse for this and they are truly robbed of one of life's most beautiful and precious commodities and the sad thing is they don't even realize it
Back in 1970, when I was 17, I was in a rock band. Our guitarist’s mother (Lee Waltman aka Lee Scott), knew Duffy - may have even performed with him in Miam. One night our rock band was supposed to play a fraternity party when our drummer called in sick. Lee asked Duffy to fill in. He agreed, but we didn’t have any time for rehearsal. I, being the most musical in the group tried to best explain our evening’s rock repertoire. It was very funny when we started out with Grand Funk Railroad’s “Are You Ready” and Duffy instantly turned it into a jazz number. Eventually he gravitated to a rock beat, but the experience of performing with him was amazing. Thanks Duffy, Best Regards, Bernie Phillips
I have been watching other versions of Wind Machine and Duffy Jackson is the best drummer by far on this song, including Buddy Rich. (On this particular song) That's my opinion.
I met Duffy today at my high school, he personally talked to my band class and he's a really cool guy. All i know is that he can kick it on those drums man!!
Holy cow! I just heard Duffy w/ a rehearsal band here in Nashville, and got the same incredible feeling from this vid. What a great musician, and big personality!
Man, Duffy kills this song on this recording and to this day. I remember playing it with him just a couple of years ago. He could be the most tasteful drummer alive considering he is juggling dynamite. Dynamically, he is most definitely one of the masters
Duffy Jackson performed at Jacksonville State University a few weeks ago with the Jazz orchestra here and wow did I learn so much just from his hour masterclass. The performance he did with the jazz band here was the best concert ive seen in a very long time!!
Thank you for sharing. I do have the whole 1979 Soundstage. Sad that PBS won't put it on on DVD restored :(, but the footage you are posting is priceless and I'm glad your doing it!
That moment when the Count sits on the grand and chuckles to himself as he knows that the audience doesn't know what your cooking, but they finnah find out once Duffy gets the sign. Then the Count stands with pride to watch you rip the life out of those drum heads laughing histerically as the Count tries to warn em. Duffy was boundless energy. Monty Alexander knew it and everyone here watching this does too.
Does anyone know if there's a recording of this tune with Grady Tate on drums? I'd love to listen to that back to back with this. Honestly, my favorite part was the cross stick drive during the tenor solo. So much excitement!
No one one plays tis chart better than Buddy Rich! Period! Duffy has a lot of enthusiasm and showmanship which is exciting to watch. He does play this chart well and hats off to him, but better than Buddy. Only in his dreams. :-)
Whether you like it or Not Buddy Rich is not the be-all-and-end-all of drumming! Maybe he got more television time was more bombastic and a big-time show man. But he is not the final Authority on drums by any means! Eventually the drumming world will come to know this! Check out Joe Morello, and the video series great drummers parts 1 2 and 3!
Notice the black tape arrow by the f-hole on Freddie Green's guitar. That was Freddie's way of showing ignorant sound engineers where to put the microphone. Nice first tenor solo by Kenny "The Shrimp" Hing
I've never heard Monty Alexander--the hardest swinger of all, next to Oscar--swing harder than when he was touring with a teen-aged Duffy Jackson. This one climbs, or pulls up slightly--rushing can occur for any number of reasons.
Is Duffy playing a double bass kit here? Not that he NEEDS two bass drums. Jesus H. Christ, what a foot he's got. But, I can't tell if it's a single bass drum or not. I saw Duffy playing Louie Bellson's REMO kit one time at the Jacksonville Jazz Festival, on PBS, and Duffy stomped the shit outta Louie's drums. Hope he didn't break anything. LOL! GO Duffy!
+handidrummed Yep. I see them now. I should've said "...what FEET he has." Man...that tempo. Poor Freddie Green had to have an EKG run on him after that one. Duffy was working those guys!
I play bass in Duffy's band down here in Nashville. I've never seen him play a double set since he's been here. What a true pleasure to play with this man though.
@@isaachoward8363 Hey Isaac, I live in Nashville too and saw Duffy perform in a drum clinic/show at MTSU, back in 1988(?). He played a single bass drum, borrowed Yamaha kit. After seeing Duffy, I wanted to burn my drums. He is the nicest guy in the world. The stories he can tell, and they're all true!
So ALL of Count Basie's Band is 100% Cool. Cool Straight Face. BUT NOT DUFFY !! He can't help himself. He's On Fire ! The only guy with a different facial expression all through out the tune.
Nice 1980 video of the Band, with Basie before his stroke, Kenny "The Shrimp" Hing back on board on tenor (replacing his successor Eric Alexander), and the joyous Duffy Jackson on drums (apparently before one of the saxophonists suggested he might want to look at the book now and then). This chart might seem to be a drum feature, but Duffy is a bit too loud under the solo.
The great Duffy Jackson. R.I.P.
Buon Anima Duff, and thank you!
Duffy Jackson and Cleveland Eaton were the ultimate rhythm section!
RIP Duffy. I was lucky enough to get to meet and jam with him a few years ago. Such a great experience.
I had the opportunity to take a couple of lessons and help setup drums for Duffy on several gigs. He told the most incredible stories about all the greats. He was nice to everyone and man could he swing. RIP Duffy
Duffy came to my high school jazz band to give us all lessons on how to play in that setting. He was a riot and a great teacher! He even sat in and played drums in our practices and played a few tunes in one of our performances, never forget that and the face he made when he was really swinging, open mouth and laughing
Duffy was kind enough to cut a studio session with me and he is on my CD, Motorcycle Territory. When he got off the drums he said, "We have the makings of a Power Trio!" We did a Jazz/ Rock fusion sound that is somewhat unique for Duffy. I just looked at the studio picture of he and I on my shelf and thought... let me check on him. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. One of the greatest powerhouse drummers of all time. His heart, his creativity, his generosity and his humor were so much like his music.... just great! It is an honor to have had the opportunity to play with him and to call him a friend. He was very good friends with my dad as well, vibist Joe Roland.
I would have liked to have seen Duffy and Buddy Rich do a battle. This guy is right up there.
Imagine being 16 years old in 1980 and going to your first Basie concert and expecting to see one of your idols, Butch Miles, and instead you are seeing this big guy with big glasses. He absolutely blew me away! Pinned me against the back wall I was standing against. Stunned and amazed, I found a new idol. Duffy just killed it. Talked to him in around '88 when he was touring with the band again. He had a gallon milk jug filled with water that he was drinking on the break while heat a jelly filled donut. No kidding. I had to meet my idol during the break all sweaty, drinking out of that jug and eating a donut. Amazing.
Duffy and his father a huge part of our lives. I sat in with Duff and Eddie Higgins back in Ft. Lauderdale. Duffy's dad Chubby discovered my mom back in NYC and helped her create the demo that she presented to Goodman and got the gig. I'm going to miss Duffy. I spoke with him months before he passed. Gone too soon Duff. Love you.
THAT is how to drum a big band! Fantastic, fast and really dynamic. This is a lost art......when was the last time you ever saw something like that?
Amen‼️
Sam
the last time I saw drumming like that is every time Buddy Rich ever picked up the drumsticks. I agree a lost art and Jazz got away from that which is strange to me because to me, that IS the heart of jazz but everybody has their opinion that's just my $0.02. the sad thing is young people are clueless and have never been exposed to this form of music for the most part and at least the people who remember it and appreciate it were gifted with being from that time. It's a tragedy that music and art such as this has been pulled out of young people's education there is no excuse for this and they are truly robbed of one of life's most beautiful and precious commodities and the sad thing is they don't even realize it
I saw these guys live in 82 or 83 in Pasadena. Sat right in front of Ella Fitzgerald. Fell in love with Cleve on bass instantly.
Back in 1970, when I was 17, I was in a rock band. Our guitarist’s mother (Lee Waltman aka Lee Scott), knew Duffy - may have even performed with him in Miam.
One night our rock band was supposed to play a fraternity party when our drummer called in sick. Lee asked Duffy to fill in. He agreed, but we didn’t have any time for rehearsal. I, being the most musical in the group tried to best explain our evening’s rock repertoire.
It was very funny when we started out with Grand Funk Railroad’s “Are You Ready” and Duffy instantly turned it into a jazz number. Eventually he gravitated to a rock beat, but the experience of performing with him was amazing.
Thanks Duffy,
Best Regards,
Bernie Phillips
Great story
Fantastic CB all around you. I use to listen in Jazz hour USA in my eight sandard now I am 65 years old. It is immortal . From India.
It was such an honor to meet and work with Duffy Jackson while attending jazz camp. He is absolutely incredible!
Matt Dickerman yes self, nice to come back years later!
I have been watching other versions of Wind Machine and Duffy Jackson is the best drummer by far on this song, including Buddy Rich. (On this particular song) That's my opinion.
Not a song. Songs have words.
I met Duffy today at my high school, he personally talked to my band class and he's a really cool guy. All i know is that he can kick it on those drums man!!
The best of bests of the Wind Machine I ever have listened to! Marvelous Duffy Jackson!!
Duffy kills me...completely on fire this whole tune! when i met him in Miami in the 90s, i had no idea i was in the presence of a master.
Duffy was tight on this.Thanks for the share!!! You killed it Duffy!
Duffy Jackson...UNBELIEVABLE!!! Made me CRY!!!
RIP Mr. Jackson !! Thank you for your masterful playin'
Duffy.....one of the GREATEST!!!!!
FANTASTIC drumming Duffy! You got it man! Thanks for sharing on here. I am very inspired.
Holy cow! I just heard Duffy w/ a rehearsal band here in Nashville, and got the same incredible feeling from this vid. What a great musician, and big personality!
Man, Duffy kills this song on this recording and to this day. I remember playing it with him just a couple of years ago. He could be the most tasteful drummer alive considering he is juggling dynamite. Dynamically, he is most definitely one of the masters
Godspeed, dear Duffy.
So much love!
One of THE tightest big bands ever...agreed...that's some rhythm section!!
Now they swing up there....
Rest in peace, Duffy 🌹
Duffy started the jazz program in Ga. at Valdosta State University in the early '80's
Hell yeah. Duf did the damn thang! Fantastic!!
There is smoke coming out of my computer! Holy cow!
Kenny Hing! Absolutely stunning
Yes! Love you, Duffy.
Duffy is simply BADDASS!!!!!!
Saw Basie with Butch, saw Basie with Duffy-I can still feel it in the bones!
Duffy Jackson performed at Jacksonville State University a few weeks ago with the Jazz orchestra here and wow did I learn so much just from his hour masterclass. The performance he did with the jazz band here was the best concert ive seen in a very long time!!
Duffy could scat and play jazz piano like a pro. He was a force.
Damn Right!!! Hats Off to Duff!!
Duffy goes all out.
Duffy was a monster on drums!
Thank you for sharing. I do have the whole 1979 Soundstage. Sad that PBS won't put it on on DVD restored :(, but the footage you are posting is priceless and I'm glad your doing it!
I always thought Buddy rich was the greatest now after hearing Duffy i'm re thinking it Amazing!
Great Duffy
Cleaveland Eaton on double bass
That moment when the Count sits on the grand and chuckles to himself as he knows that the audience doesn't know what your cooking, but they finnah find out once Duffy gets the sign. Then the Count stands with pride to watch you rip the life out of those drum heads laughing histerically as the Count tries to warn em. Duffy was boundless energy. Monty Alexander knew it and everyone here watching this does too.
i saw the basie band at rolling meadows jazzfest in 1990 with duffy and cleveland eaton on bass. Boy they killed it! just like they did here.
спасибо! за точто выложили!
Duffy, wow!
Duffy="Smokin'!
the whole band....smokin hot !!!!!!!!!
This is THE bigband!
@Timtrewyn I was there the summer of 2009
Playing drums to this at my school... the horns can't keep up:(
Does anyone know if there's a recording of this tune with Grady Tate on drums? I'd love to listen to that back to back with this. Honestly, my favorite part was the cross stick drive during the tenor solo. So much excitement!
No one one plays tis chart better than Buddy Rich! Period! Duffy has a lot of enthusiasm and showmanship which is exciting to watch. He does play this chart well and hats off to him, but better than Buddy. Only in his dreams. :-)
Whether you like it or Not Buddy Rich is not the be-all-and-end-all of drumming! Maybe he got more television time was more bombastic and a big-time show man. But he is not the final Authority on drums by any means! Eventually the drumming world will come to know this! Check out Joe Morello, and the video series great drummers parts 1 2 and 3!
Duffy I'm speechless.
Notice the black tape arrow by the f-hole on Freddie Green's guitar. That was Freddie's way of showing ignorant sound engineers where to put the microphone.
Nice first tenor solo by Kenny "The Shrimp" Hing
dude is just violent with it
What the Fuck just Happened? Where am I?
Rest In Peace, Duffy.
Basie is the epitome of cool. It's fun to watch that in contrast with the explosive Duffy!
I've never heard Monty Alexander--the hardest swinger of all, next to Oscar--swing harder than when he was touring with a teen-aged Duffy Jackson. This one climbs, or pulls up slightly--rushing can occur for any number of reasons.
:( RIP Duffy
Is Duffy playing a double bass kit here? Not that he NEEDS two bass drums. Jesus H. Christ, what a foot he's got. But, I can't tell if it's a single bass drum or not. I saw Duffy playing Louie Bellson's REMO kit one time at the Jacksonville Jazz Festival, on PBS, and Duffy stomped the shit outta Louie's drums. Hope he didn't break anything. LOL! GO Duffy!
+roadrocket7 It's a double. There's a few shots where you can see two bass drums.
+handidrummed Yep. I see them now. I should've said "...what FEET he has." Man...that tempo. Poor Freddie Green had to have an EKG run on him after that one. Duffy was working those guys!
I play bass in Duffy's band down here in Nashville. I've never seen him play a double set since he's been here. What a true pleasure to play with this man though.
@@isaachoward8363 Hey Isaac, I live in Nashville too and saw Duffy perform in a drum clinic/show at MTSU, back in 1988(?). He played a single bass drum, borrowed Yamaha kit. After seeing Duffy, I wanted to burn my drums. He is the nicest guy in the world. The stories he can tell, and they're all true!
So ALL of Count Basie's Band is 100% Cool. Cool Straight Face. BUT NOT DUFFY !! He can't help himself. He's On Fire ! The only guy with a different facial expression all through out the tune.
😢😢😢
who is on tenor and who is on first?
Electric ! DUFFY J. = 150%
drummer was of the hook.
Nice 1980 video of the Band, with Basie before his stroke, Kenny "The Shrimp" Hing back on board on tenor (replacing his successor Eric Alexander), and the joyous Duffy Jackson on drums (apparently before one of the saxophonists suggested he might want to look at the book now and then). This chart might seem to be a drum feature, but Duffy is a bit too loud under the solo.
Dave Stahl on lead trumpet!
Thanks, I couldn't figure out who it was. Dale Carley and Conny Cohn flanking him.
Yeah I too thought I recognized Dave Stall on lead. Great trumpet!
hey
Name the players pkz
Kenny Hing
who is the 1st tenor?
Possibly Kenny Hing. Next to him: Eric Dixon.
I've always said...double bass drums are for weak drummers.....Duffy shows how it's done !
drums.. nerd goes crazy...
You're a merd, Duffy Is da coolest guy
Duffy can kick, but he ain't no Sonny Payne!!!!!!!
Stupid comment. Sonny Payne is Sonny Payne and Duffy Jackson is Duffy Jackson.
Duffy was a hack. Sloppy, zero dynamics 😂
Duffy rushing like hell thru every fill. He needs to calm down and feel the tempo.
Go home and learn some RESPECT.