Branford Marsalis itv 2016 

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Ah Ah! Thank you for your comment. It is true. Imagine that we had to cut many good words. Because Branford had a lot more to say.

It's a way to swing with all his soul!

Couleurs Jazz Digital Magazine agreed! l wish more jazz musicians would be more open and truthful about their experience in the jazz world, because you know it's a hard world.

Talk to me of the Branford/Sting symbiosis.

Branford is well aware of the fact that the snare drum had been invented. As New Orleanian he was exposed to several examples of that via the second line tradition alone along with it's military parade history. His classical musical exposure is also more reason to support his awareness of this fact. He appears to be making his statement with consideration or assumption that it will be perceived by a listener of a certain musical conscientiousness and maturity as he is obviously making reference to the snare within the context of it's use in what would become known as the drumset. His later reference to Baby Dobbs gives further credence to this statement.

@@andreavelinoGTR In the words of Branford: that's deep!!!

@paradidd is correct. The snare was invented AND was used as part of a drum set. Baby Dodds had a snare drum, and so did all the other drummers of that time. The snare drum has been a part of the drum set since the drum set’s inception. I have lots of reverence for Branford and his knowledge and wisdom, but he was wrong on this one.

To think you could play like Branford and be unfocused....