Buddy was an amazing drummer but, I agree, he was almost always the center of attention and he made sure of it... That was Buddy.. so, I agree, kind of a funny statement, coming from the Ham himself....lol
Panama Francis - electrifying playing when the instrumental starts, with a unique Jump Blues/Bebop style. Clear winner for rhythmic feel. But Count Basie the best overall performance. And with Wardell Gray too!
That's Marie Bryant, by the way, dancing with Cab Calloway (12:52-14:30). Met her once in Los Angeles in the mid-1980s; she still had it. (Her footwork with Paul White to Duke Ellington's 'Bli-Blip' [1942] is worth a look.)
Hola, para mí él siempre será Gene krupa. Y la mejor interpretación de batería té veré en mi bateria,de Shadows, no niego que actualmente también hay excelentes bateristas.
