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For Bob Moses and Barry Altschul

Drummer Bob Moses does not often perform in New York City.

A History of Jazz Drumming: Chapter 3, 1923-1929

In 1920, jazz meant Paul Whiteman and the Original Dixieland Jazz Band. After Louis Armstrong, Baby Dodds, and Zutty Singleton, jazz meant something else.

Chapter 3 Drops Tomorrow

And hot fun in the summertime.

"St. Louis Blues" and Louis Armstrong on the Fourth of July

“St.

Smilin' The Blues Away: Zutty Singleton

Chapter 3 excerpt

For Elvin Jones and Duke Ellington

On Duke Ellington and John Coltrane, Duke and Elvin Jones are perfectly aligned.

Connecticut Halftime

With Josh Dion in Brooklyn this Monday June 15th

Joys and Concerns

Show with Josh Dion on Monday June 15th. "Stick Control" lessons anyone?

Doxy, Oleo, Airegin

Miles Davis and Sonny Rollins

Jazz Drumming Before Baby Dodds: 1910-1920

This is the best way to hear just how radical Armstrong, Dodds, Singleton et al really were.