Never heard of him before. I am impressed! It has always amazed me how these great drummers like Duffy, Buddy Rich, Louis Belson and Joe Morello, to name a few, played furiously while wearing a dress shirt, necktie and sport coat!
It's sad Duffy doesn't get mentioned more often!! You could tell he had the passion for the music and just felt it!! He drove the shit out of that band!!
This guy is a beast and I never heard of him when I was growing up in the seventies and eighties! Should have been in downbeats pole drummers deserving of a wider recognition!
First saw Duffy Jackson in Puerto Rico in '74. I was playing drums with a lounge act and he was in the main showroom with Sammy Davis Jr. Saw him backstage before he went on. Here was this guy with a crewcut, thick glasses who walked with a noticeable limp. Think he had one built up shoe. I was wondering if this was a joke or gimmick. Then he went on and tore the place up, powering that big band. I was impressed! Later, in the mid 2000s saw him at Disneyland with a quartet. Very versatile & still impressed me.
I was super lucky to have had Duffy as a private lesson instructor! This was back in 2006 in Southeast Florida where he was living at the time. I was attending a jazz camp as a very brand new drummer and he made me feel right at home while I figured out this thing called jazz. 😂 he told me if Florida gets one more hurricane, He will move to Nashville and that is exactly what he ended up doing. Duffy told me to keep in touch but somehow that just slipped by the wayside and when I finally remembered to reach out, it was too late. What a superb talent and an even more superb person!
I remember watching this on tv back when it came out. Duffy has always been one of my favorite drummers ever since. He was an absolute beast ! Heaven has a great drummer
In 1964 I was 17 and went to see Count Basie with Joe Williams and Damita Jo. At the time Rufus Jones speedy. I was knocked out and have continued to be so with that swinging Orchestra stylings all my life. The kid from Red Bank rocks Duffy is the dude
I saw Count Basie live a couple years before this. Butch Miles was his drummer than and he was fantastic. Didn't know about Duffy Jackson but he's right up there with Butch!
I saw the Basie band in January 1980 in Austin at the Armadillo World Headquarters. I was in the Air Force and had been battling a flu. But I couldn’t miss seeing Basie. Tickets were $7 and I sat on the floor in front of the stage. Duffy was the star that night. He had a great groove and was full of energy. I swear after the show I felt better immediately.
Yep. Duffy always had a great groove and a never ending amount of energy. He sat in for me and played my drums several times, and I was always blown away. He was always very gracious as well.
Had the blessed pleasure of seeing and hearing this band at the Steel Pier and other locations while growing up in Atlantic City in the late 60’s and 70’s. Mr Jones blew me away! He swung the band like crazy!
Duffy played with my band at Florida several times. Wonderful drummer and one hell of a nice guy. Gone WAY too soon. RIP Duffy and thanks for all the great music!!
I was a teenager and met him with the band, coming through SUNY Purchase Summerfest. I was a young drummer and backstage intern. Got to meet Duffy and check out the whole show from backstage, it was overwhelming, in the best way possible, for a kid. I simply couldn’t believe what I was witnessing. Sadly, the count himself was out sick. Freddie Green was clearly very sad not having his old buddy around.
I saw Duffy with Basie playing this Tama kit at the Minkler Auditorium (Seneca College) as part of a series of Classic Big Band concerts they would do yearly. At the time I had not heard of Duffy . I was mesmerized by his playing , could not take my eyes off him. A superb player, his enthusiasm, joy for life and outstanding chops are well in evidence here.
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?
I just happened to accidentally run into him because I was dry docked while they were working on the cruise ships in Miami and staying at Mel Dancies' place in Miami Beach. Duffy was just hanging around. At that time, I was really young and wasn't even in the same solar system as Mel. The word was that he had gotten kicked out of Count Basie's band because he was "leading" the band and that was a no-no.
He spent quite a lot of time in South Florida leading his own small groups and playing with the U of Miami Concert Jazz Band, and sitting in on many local jazz gigs and concerts. I saw him play with Jimmy McGriff ( jazz organists) one time and the groove was so hard I thought the roof was going to come off the place.
1st time seeing Duffy in action. Absolutely incredible. December 2024
Never heard of him before. I am impressed! It has always amazed me how these great drummers like Duffy, Buddy Rich, Louis Belson and Joe Morello, to name a few, played furiously while wearing a dress shirt, necktie and sport coat!
WOW, Duffy Jackson is fast... he is actually superhumanly fast!
What a great band! Swing was our finest popular music, imo.
It's sad Duffy doesn't get mentioned more often!! You could tell he had the passion for the music and just felt it!! He drove the shit out of that band!!
Yes he did, unbelievable!
This guy is a beast and I never heard of him when I was growing up in the seventies and eighties! Should have been in downbeats pole drummers deserving of a wider recognition!
@@michaelgawel5823 Well said I could not agree more!! As a drummer myself I didn't discover him until The early 90's
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What gas! We taped Duffy in our studio (BRT Video/Recording) 40 years ago. He could scat with the best of them, too.
First saw Duffy Jackson in Puerto Rico in '74. I was playing drums with a lounge act and he was in the main showroom with Sammy Davis Jr. Saw him backstage before he went on. Here was this guy with a crewcut, thick glasses who walked with a noticeable limp. Think he had one built up shoe. I was wondering if this was a joke or gimmick. Then he went on and tore the place up, powering that big band. I was impressed! Later, in the mid 2000s saw him at Disneyland with a quartet. Very versatile & still impressed me.
I was super lucky to have had Duffy as a private lesson instructor! This was back in 2006 in Southeast Florida where he was living at the time. I was attending a jazz camp as a very brand new drummer and he made me feel right at home while I figured out this thing called jazz. 😂 he told me if Florida gets one more hurricane, He will move to Nashville and that is exactly what he ended up doing. Duffy told me to keep in touch but somehow that just slipped by the wayside and when I finally remembered to reach out, it was too late. What a superb talent and an even more superb person!
I have never even heard of Duffy. He is an awesome player! So many great players out there that we never get to hear about. What a shame.
Dad gum. I used to play my crash cymbals up high, but that was quite extraordinary.
When Count Basie gives you a shout out, you BETTER represent! Go Duffy!
Fantastic !
I have to say that of all the Count Basie drummers, Sonny Payne was my favorite. He was so explosive !
Everything he did was FULL OF PASSION; let's always remember as well his METER was the BEST,BAR NONE!
I remember watching this on tv back when it came out. Duffy has always been one of my favorite drummers ever since. He was an absolute beast ! Heaven has a great drummer
This drummer is an absolute legend!!!!!! truly!!!!
In 1964 I was 17 and went to see Count Basie with Joe Williams and Damita Jo. At the time Rufus Jones speedy. I was knocked out and have continued to be so with that swinging Orchestra stylings all my life. The kid from Red Bank rocks Duffy is the dude
I saw Count Basie live a couple years before this. Butch Miles was his drummer than and he was fantastic. Didn't know about Duffy Jackson but he's right up there with Butch!
I saw the Basie band in January 1980 in Austin at the Armadillo World Headquarters. I was in the Air Force and had been battling a flu. But I couldn’t miss seeing Basie. Tickets were $7 and I sat on the floor in front of the stage. Duffy was the star that night. He had a great groove and was full of energy. I swear after the show I felt better immediately.
Yep. Duffy always had a great groove and a never ending amount of energy. He sat in for me and played my drums several times, and I was always blown away. He was always very gracious as well.
Had the blessed pleasure of seeing and hearing this band at the Steel Pier and other locations while growing up in Atlantic City in the late 60’s and 70’s. Mr Jones blew me away! He swung the band like crazy!
Do you mean Harold Jones? He was my favorite of Basie's great drummers.
wow. Saw Duffy w The Count at Hollywood bowl...mid 70's.. Forgot all about this... thank you!
There is always someone 'new' to learn about. Duffy was a boy wonder drummer no doubt. great to discover him.
Le grand, le vrai jazz !
He IS one of those consummate journeymen that come along from time to time. FABULOUS!
Oh Heck Yea!!
Duffy played with my band at Florida several times. Wonderful drummer and one hell of a nice guy. Gone WAY too soon. RIP Duffy and thanks for all the great music!!
WOW. Great band, great humour too. Bravo.
Absolutely amazing 😊
Must have been living the Dream to play with the count bassy band. Look at the joy on the drummer's face he's living his dream🤩👍🎶🥁
Basie
Love the way he changes from match grip to standard traditional rudimental grip, back and forth master of both! Chops plus!
Love the buzz roll
I love and miss my pal Duffy. RIP ✝️ until I see you again!
Made my day. Thanks a lot!
Gee, first time I have come across Duffy Jackson. Thanks for the post. Basie finds good drummers. Love the tone of the toms.
I was a teenager and met him with the band, coming through SUNY Purchase Summerfest. I was a young drummer and backstage intern. Got to meet Duffy and check out the whole show from backstage, it was overwhelming, in the best way possible, for a kid. I simply couldn’t believe what I was witnessing. Sadly, the count himself was out sick. Freddie Green was clearly very sad not having his old buddy around.
I saw Duffy with Basie, the band, and Joe Williams at the Gate in NYC in 1980. I shall never forget it for the rest of life.
Fantastic; I don’t know Duffy that well but this video of him is amazing
Just beautiful
Wonderful. True entertainment from the whole band And Duffy giving it everything! Thank you for posting.
👍🙂‼️ Killin'it!!!
Wonderful !!!
I saw Duffy with Basie playing this Tama kit at the Minkler Auditorium (Seneca College) as part of a series of Classic Big Band concerts they would do yearly. At the time I had not heard of Duffy . I was mesmerized by his playing , could not take my eyes off him. A superb player, his enthusiasm, joy for life and outstanding chops are well in evidence here.
In. A. Suit. In a freaking suit. kill me now. hahaha 1/4 = 300 (and up). Impossible. Much respect!
I SAW HIM LIVE IN 1982 !! HE WAS 15 YEARS OLD !!!
He was born in 1953 so he would have been 29 in 1982
Just Phantastic !! 👍👍👍
Always remembered him ! Only saw him a couple of times but,to this day never forgot Duffy!! Very inspiring!
Wow! Duffy!! Look like Tama Imperial Stars.
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?
Duffy died 3 years ago .....
@@reisserjean-michelakabeeth8551 Oy. Thanks for letting me know. RIP Duffy, One helluva good drummer. 🌹
@@spacelemur7955 Ohhh yeah he really was, saw him many many times here in Europe in sooo many different settings
C'est du grand ART!!
RiP. His father was bassist Chubby Jackson
Duffy, my Dear Friend, I miss you!
Tell me they weren't having fun with this one!
I suspect that was in August 1979, not 1980.
I got my stats wrong !!
I just happened to accidentally run into him because I was dry docked while they were working on the cruise ships in Miami and staying at Mel Dancies' place in Miami Beach. Duffy was just hanging around. At that time, I was really young and wasn't even in the same solar system as Mel. The word was that he had gotten kicked out of Count Basie's band because he was "leading" the band and that was a no-no.
He spent quite a lot of time in South Florida leading his own small groups and playing with the U of Miami Concert Jazz Band, and sitting in on many local jazz gigs and concerts. I saw him play with Jimmy McGriff ( jazz organists) one time and the groove was so hard I thought the roof was going to come off the place.
I wish I could get a tenor to sound like a bari like that.
Duffy, met this guy at Gilly's in Dayton nice guy
Signature swing jazz drumming :)
This guy is Animal’s second cousin.
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😊🔆
mad one love this man,,,he looks like he works in insurance company,
He's pretty good...just lacking a bit of energy.
😅
LOL
You’r kidding
It looks like Duffy lost a stick right there at the end but of course recovered like a pro.
Count Basie conducting a drum solo...like Frank Zappa...awesome
His playing is tight as hell but it’s like he’s trying to beat the drums and cymbals into submission. I’ve never seen such aggressive rim clicks
😂!!!!!!!!!!
Why do the craziest drummers always dress in suits and look like librarians….?
Looks like George Costanza plays like a world-class drummer.