Ralph is one of my favorite drummers of all time. He has such an erudite and intellectual musicality to his playing, a lot like Elvin, Omar Hakim, Graham Lear, Mark Craney, Tony. So deep and heavy.
not really he also has one of the deepest, earthiest and heaviest swing feels of almost any drummer I've ever heard, Tain has that too, Ari Hoenig too, no amount of practice can give you that, you either have it or you don't You don't believe me ? Listen to Dave Wekl or Vinnie Colaiuta play swing and tell me that all thats standing between them and Ralph is practice you can have all the technique, chops and ridiculous skill on the set in the world, but the feel, that deep, heavy, undulating, connected to the core, heartbeat of swing, you either have it or you don't
I'd say practice with the right focus, guidance and learning environment. Feel is learned, not inborn. Some learn it early on and readily. Others have to work hard at it. A certain aptitude helps. And most of us won't reach the level Peterson's playing at. But it's a worthwhile and potentially joyful endeavor for anyone who wants to try : )
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What a true drummer. The ability to transform rhythm into pure musical energy… jesus. Definitely gone too soon. A force of nature!
a true master is what RP is man he deserves more widespread recognition one of the modern day greats that keeps the golden days of jazz alive
Ralph is one of my favorite drummers of all time. He has such an erudite and intellectual musicality to his playing, a lot like Elvin, Omar Hakim, Graham Lear, Mark Craney, Tony. So deep and heavy.
R.I.P. my dear brother!!!!
Love it you and the music are one. Thank you so much.
That deserved a standing ovation.
Fantastic! More Ralph Peterson please!
Can I breathe yet!?! The best Drum music I’ve ever heard!
After this i feel like wanna practice more jazz stuff :)
Virtuoso is an understatement!
Amazing -everything's there plus the kitchen sink! Jazz with funk and flare and mad swing!
Ralph is amazing!!!
And those are the nicest sounding Meinls I've ever heard.
shit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ralphs flow on the drums was so incredible!
The only thing standing between us and him is practice
not really
he also has one of the deepest, earthiest and heaviest swing feels of almost any drummer I've ever heard, Tain has that too, Ari Hoenig too, no amount of practice can give you that, you either have it or you don't
You don't believe me ?
Listen to Dave Wekl or Vinnie Colaiuta play swing and tell me that all thats standing between them and Ralph is practice
you can have all the technique, chops and ridiculous skill on the set in the world, but the feel, that deep, heavy, undulating, connected to the core, heartbeat of swing, you either have it or you don't
I'd say practice with the right focus, guidance and learning environment. Feel is learned, not inborn. Some learn it early on and readily. Others have to work hard at it. A certain aptitude helps. And most of us won't reach the level Peterson's playing at. But it's a worthwhile and potentially joyful endeavor for anyone who wants to try : )
I would say it’s a deeper understanding of musical intention and energy almost metaphysical
Dang!
Does anyone know what tune he’s playing to?
some people will leave this clinic series thinking they need more drums to sound like RP. It’s me, I’m some people
HOLY GHOST NOTES BATMAN!