This is FRESH AIR. The extraordinary drummer and composer Jack DeJohnette died in October at the age of 83. DeJohnette was one of the greatest jazz drummers of the past 60 years, and he played with a ...
Since emerging on the New York scene a few years ago, drummer Dan Weiss has managed to involve himself with some significant names, including saxophonist David Binney and guitarists Joel Harrison, ...
The all-star lineup on Drum Suite gives the album high marks before one note of music is played. It's a piece of history. Released in 1957, the album merged Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers with several ...
Critic Martin Johnson says DeJohnette, who died Oct. 26, was one of the greatest jazz drummers of the past 60 years. He played with a range of musicians, including Miles Davis and Bill Evans. This is ...