Jazz Drummers of the Swing Era

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Rock and roll artists have a tendency to think that they invented the concept of rebellion. That was before their genre came, everything was goody-two-shoes and etiquette. What they forget is that the music industry has always been a place of innovation a source of social turmoil. Even the waltz, when it was first introduced, was considered a crime at first because of the couples had to dance how close you are to do so! Yes, rock and roll artists are only in the followingIndustry grand tradition of scandal, a tradition that was never more frequently than in the era of swing jazz or swing music. In his day was swing music of the last revolution, a violent break from the Charleston of the past decade. Swing music was characterized by a strong rhythmic drive and characterized, and the bands that played there were equally strong rhythm section anchored. These sections are rather of drummers whose personalities were as big as her music led, and a number ofthe jazz drummers of swing remain legends even today.

Sonny Greer (1895-1982) is best known for his work with the legendary Duke Ellington known. A native of New Jersey, he eventually became Ellington's first drummer in 1919 at the age of 24 Greer was not only a drummer, he also designed the instruments with the Leedy Drum Company. This work has enabled him to put together a drum kit worth over $ 3000, which represents nearly 36,000 U.S. dollars today. This gentleman was wearing his share to the picture of Live --Jazz as a genre of debauchery. He was a heavy drinker and a pool-hall hustler and unfortunately, these qualities ultimately led to a permanent estrangement between him and Ellington. He continued to work as a freelance drummer and briefly led his own band, but Greer's connection with Ellington marks the height of his success.

Gene Krupa (1909-1973) was the drums for his highly energetic and flamboyant style known. He was a member of a number of bands, although the biggest nameshe had ever played with Benny Goodman was no doubt. Krupa's drumming is featured in the flagship of the swing music, Goodman's "Sing, Sing, Sing". His connection with this song made him an instant national celebrity. Although he, like Greer, a quarrel with his band leader and left the group as a result of his career did not falter. Despite the occasional stint in prison for possession of marijuana, to continue to meet Krupa in the early 1970s.

William Henry Webb, aka ChickWebb (c.1905-1939) was a precocious child, who have enough money saved from the paper route to buy a drum set, he played professionally in the first 11 years of age. In addition to being a drummer, Webb was the longtime head of his own band, the house band at the famous Savoy Ballroom was. The Savoy often hosts "Battle of the Bands" competitions, which has been Webb's band against the likes of the Benny Goodman and Count Basie Orchestra gutted. One of the biggest names associated with Webb is EllaFitzgerald, who began his disposal as a singer in 1935 when the singer was 18 years old. Cause After Webb's early death (due to complications from a childhood attack of tuberculosis), Fitzgerald continues his band for four years before concentrating on her solo career.

Bernard "Buddy" Rich (1917-1987) was placed as "the world's greatest drummer" in the account and was known for his power, speed, and experimenting with technology. He, like Webb, was drawn by the drums at an early age, and when he was 18Was months old, he made his musical debut in vaudeville. He never received any formal education drum, and can more raw talent than any other drummer had his generation. Throughout his career he was associated with a number of famous names, including Tommy Dorsey, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.