I saw Duffy play one time. It was enough for me to see someone so committed to drumming, that I was right in my dream. A monster drummer and dreamer...His joy of playing this instrument became mine.. RIP Duffy...You're a killer!
As a drummer and drumming instructor, I just think that Duffy played that so wonderfully. He just fired up the band... such hipness and musicality. Tremendous.
It's funny you should mention Monty Alexander. One of the times I saw Monty was in South Florida at a jazz club way back when. Monty sat in with Chubby and Duffy. Maybe the best jazz set I've ever been present at. Monty is a beast on piano.
What tasteful drumming by Duffy Jackson! He really is one of my favorite big band drummers & someone I recommend we can all listen to, enjoy & learn from. Thanks for posting.
Duffy could also play jazz piano and upright bass. There are recordings but he only gave them out to his jazz improv students. As far as I know. I've heard fragments and he was the real deal on piano.
On the contrary, the double-time lines were clean and very clear. The entire solo showed an excellent understanding of the tune, chord progression, and the recorded history of this arrangement.
Buddy Swings his butt off!!! We had the pleasure of meeting him in Nashville recently at Rudy’s Jazz Room. He is the nicest man! I wish I could post my picture with him here!
Duffy got me "into" jazz back at the pbcc jazz camp in south Florida. This makes me happy! Also, tasty trumpet solo!!! Duffy can sure kick a band with dynamics!!!
La interpretación de Duffy es impecable. Todos los golpes están ejecutados inequívocamente sobre la superficie acertada y con la dinámica exacta. Goza a pleno de la ejecución...., ¡y lo gozamos todos! Gracias Duffy...!..., y la alegría de coincidir con mi compatriota Jorge López Ruiz, abrazo...!
Increible y perfecta interpretacion de mr Jackson acorde con su increible carrera.. Un baterista que tiene que ser estudiado al nivel de los grandes Krupa o el mismisimo Buddy..dinamicas precision y efectividad en los solos .. Gracias Duffy !!! Los bateros del mundo te extrañamos!!
Bandsounds great,but trumpet player you started out fine with clear articulation then some fast runs that could not be clearly understood. You must be playing a fast valve Bach Stradivarius which tempts fast runs. Listen to old Giants like Buck Clayton,Harry Sweets Edison and Roy Eldridge and Harry James for big band solos. Otherwise you did good.
When I was a kid, Harry James told me when taking a solo, "know how your going to start and end your solo before you start. Then fill the solo with 2 and 4 bar phrases."
Duffy was just one of those guys that had it.
for sure
Monty Alexander said it best: "Duffy Jackson is one of the world's most underrated drummers."
He taught me that too. Amazing Monty amazing Duffy
I saw Duffy play one time. It was enough for me to see someone so committed to drumming, that I was right in my dream. A monster drummer and dreamer...His joy of playing this instrument became mine.. RIP Duffy...You're a killer!
As a drummer and drumming instructor, I just think that Duffy played that so wonderfully. He just fired up the band... such hipness and musicality. Tremendous.
It's funny you should mention Monty Alexander. One of the times I saw Monty was in South Florida at a jazz club way back when. Monty sat in with Chubby and Duffy. Maybe the best jazz set I've ever been present at. Monty is a beast on piano.
Great guy.
I have seen Duffy several times at the Nairn Jazz Festival and what a drummer and entertainer! Fantastic! Such skills and funny! Sadly now RIP.
Man, what a great entertainer. And beneath the fun, there's some serious skill. Whoever this guy is, props. 💯🥁🎶
Check out this film, which features Duffy: th-cam.com/video/neKnn_gfWH8/w-d-xo.html
This is exactly how a drummer should play. Wow!
The drummer is putting his heart & soul into playing! Kudos man. NICE kicks! Way to lead the band Duffy!
What tasteful drumming by Duffy Jackson!
He really is one of my favorite big band drummers & someone I recommend we can all listen to, enjoy & learn from.
Thanks for posting.
Great musicians playing a lovely melody what an utter delight .
Indeed!
RIP Duffy , You Played Perfection
Wonderful Duffy !! RIP !
I remember him well from the Sammy Davis, Jr. show that was on TV from '74 - '76. He was a true beast back then!
How beautiful to watch the happiness and vibration of this drummer !
Yes, he has a powerful vibration
Duffy is one of my preferred big band drummers... technique, swing, impetus, all there... thanks, Bret!
Wonderful solo.
Love Duffy. What a great musician. Great great great.
Just wonderful
Duffy loved playing with Count Basie
Inspiring, Joyful drumming! He really ups the level of this band.
That band really swings. Trumpet solo was good. To swing a band just using brushes is just great.
Duffy could also play jazz piano and upright bass. There are recordings but he only gave them out to his jazz improv students. As far as I know. I've heard fragments and he was the real deal on piano.
Duffy was an amazing musician and spirit
Yes. He was a guest at our jazz festival and played bass and piano during the concert. That cat could swing!
I love Duffy & the band sounds great
Nice trumpet solo! Duffy was a class act!
He loved the drums.
On the contrary, the double-time lines were clean and very clear. The entire solo showed an excellent understanding of the tune, chord progression, and the recorded history of this arrangement.
Buddy Swings his butt off!!! We had the pleasure of meeting him in Nashville recently at Rudy’s Jazz Room. He is the nicest man! I wish I could post my picture with him here!
He is a force of nature on the drums.
Great rendition, super trumpet licks & excellent drummer The One & Only "Duffy J." !
Incredible....
amazing power, great sound, wonderful memories.......love it...thank you
Duffy got me "into" jazz back at the pbcc jazz camp in south Florida. This makes me happy! Also, tasty trumpet solo!!! Duffy can sure kick a band with dynamics!!!
La interpretación de Duffy es impecable. Todos los golpes están ejecutados inequívocamente sobre la superficie acertada y con la dinámica exacta. Goza a pleno de la ejecución...., ¡y lo gozamos todos! Gracias Duffy...!..., y la alegría de coincidir con mi compatriota Jorge López Ruiz, abrazo...!
excellent drumming.
ben landro He can play, no doubt about that.
Increible y perfecta interpretacion de mr Jackson acorde con su increible carrera.. Un baterista que tiene que ser estudiado al nivel de los grandes Krupa o el mismisimo Buddy..dinamicas precision y efectividad en los solos .. Gracias Duffy !!! Los bateros del mundo te extrañamos!!
to me a good drummer is always mesmerizing ..taste/touch/
Duffy! What a great soul! Aim the beat at your feet! I love this guy from the bottom of my heart!
He can play!
Man! He was the greatest WOW!!!
Great drummer!
I love it when young people keep up with jazz. It would be a crime for that genre to disappear.
Unlikely it will ever disappear. As Sonny Rollins say, you can't kill a spirit.
Yo Darren! Great playing, Boet! Sounding killer, man. :)
RIP Duffy...
The trumpet player is very good.
Duffy's cool. His open mouth is unique..
Duffy swings just right
This is how it's done on drums , folks
Exactly, Charles!
Duffy plays 3 beats and the band swings. He was of the biggest mfos ever on drums
Fo sure
2020.. where is Darren English? And..... did he do some circular breathing?
El trompetista entró adelantado
danke von stippi
Bandsounds great,but trumpet player you started out fine with clear articulation then some fast runs that could not be clearly understood. You must be playing a fast valve Bach Stradivarius which tempts fast runs. Listen to old Giants like Buck Clayton,Harry Sweets Edison and Roy Eldridge and Harry James for big band solos. Otherwise you did good.
When I was a kid, Harry James told me when taking a solo, "know how your going to start and end your solo before you start. Then fill the solo with 2 and 4 bar phrases."