My drum teacher recently told me about the album The Drums by Papa Jo Jones. The album isn’t available anymore, so here’s the copy I found on Youtube.
What surprised me most is that I hadn’t heard it until now. It’s amazing.
Not only is it entertaining to listen to because of Papa Jo’s unique delivery, his stories and insights are wonderful.
Next up is to get the book Rifftide: The Life and Opinions of Papa Jo Jones.
Enjoy!
Full double LP 1973 release from vinyl.
1. Drum Solo N°1
2. Basics- Gadgets – Effects
3. Rudiments – Drum Roll, Flams, Single Stroke
4. Rim Shots – Tom Tom
5. Drummers That I Met – Baby Dodds
6. Josh
7. Unnamed Drummer From St Louis
8. A.G. Godley – Alvin Burroughs – Gene Krupa
9. Sid Catlett
10. Unnamed And Unplaced Drummer Walter Johnson
11. Sonny Greer
12. Billy Gladstone Manzy Campbell
13. Chick Webb
14. Baby Lovett
15. Dancers That I Met
16. Pete Nugent
17. Eddie Rector
18. Baby Laurence
19. Bill – Bojangles – Robinson
20. Colours
21. Drums Solo N°2
22. Sweet Sue By Willie The Lion Smith And Jo Jones
This item sometimes comes up used online and Amazon has a listing that I’ve been keeping my eye on.
Update: It appears that this is available again on CD as an import. Find it on Amazon.
