Duffy Jackson with Count Basie and the Count Basie Orchestra "Whirlybird"

Duffy Jackson performing "Whirlybird" with Count Basie and the Count Basie Orchestra at Count Basie's 75th birthday/Diamond Jubilee in Kansas City, Missouri, August 1979.
Count Basie Orchestra:
Count Basie: piano
Freddie Green: guitar
John Clayton: bass
Duffy Jackson: drums
Saxophones: Eric Dixon, Charlie Fowlkes, Kenny Hing, Bobby Plater, Danny Turner
Trumpets: Sonny Cohn, Pete Minger, Ray Brown, Paul Cohen
Trombones: Bill Hughes, Mel Wanzo, Mitchell Wood Jr, Dennis Wilson
"Whirlybird" arrangement by Neil Hefti

[@piotrcieslikowski5400]

Duffy, my Dear Friend, I miss you!

[@sbullar]

It looks like Duffy lost a stick right there at the end but of course recovered like a pro.

[@ngunnawalmick7029]

Gee, first time I have come across Duffy Jackson. Thanks for the post. Basie finds good drummers. Love the tone of the toms.

[@1492chris]

There is always someone 'new' to learn about. Duffy was a boy wonder drummer no doubt. great to discover him.

[@raoulangelino1410]

C'est du grand ART!!

[@reisserjean-michelakabeeth8551]

I suspect that was in August 1979, not 1980.

[@spacelemur7955]

I was at the outdoor concert in the park near 12th and Vine either the day before or after, I can't remember which.
It was great watching Basie being called out by old-timers from the neighborhood. He remembered many of them. It was very touching, as the public was grooving.
Truly one of the best concerts I every attended.
Duffy, did you play that day in the park?

[@reisserjean-michelakabeeth8551]

Duffy died 3 years ago .....

[@spacelemur7955]

@@reisserjean-michelakabeeth8551 Oy. Thanks for letting me know. RIP Duffy, One helluva good drummer. 🌹

[@reisserjean-michelakabeeth8551]

@@spacelemur7955 Ohhh yeah he really was, saw him many many times here in Europe in sooo many different settings