Greatest Jazz Drummer
 

I have been talking with some of my friends, and we have been arguing over who is the greatest jazz drummer. Some say its Buddy Rich, Louis Bellson, Gene Krupa, ect. Out of all the jazz drummers in the world (both liviing and dead) who do you think the greatest is? Hope you settle out dispute. Thanks!

Buddy Rich,Gene Krupa,and Louie Bellson were certainly some of the best but I`ll add Kenny Clarke,Max Roach,Roy Haynes,Elvin Jones,Tony Williams,Jack DeJohnette,Philly Joe Jones,and Paul Motian.

Max Roach, Elvin Jones, Art Blakey.

How did I forget Blakey?

Oh yes, Art Blakey and Max Roach were outstanding drummers. I always liked Krupa, but then I saw a clip of Buddy Rich playing and I lost my senses. That guy was incredible and Neil Peart claims that he was the best and took over for him. I know, I know - I made a reference to Peart, forgive me.

No drummer could ever top Buddy Rich. My drummer now spends most of the time between songs trying to mimic his sticks solo.

Oh yeah! Buddy Rich was my favorite for a while now! :)

Jack DeJohnette, Brian Blade and Ted Poor. Are the best. I think.

Art Blakey for sure.

How could you forget Buddy Miles? Or does he not apply? Band of Gypsies were pretty bluesy...

Judge for yourself: :bowdown:

Tony Williams
Ronald Shannon Jackson deserves a mention

These are faves btw ;)

Wasn't Gene Krupa already coming to the end by this video? He was rather I'll I believe? Undoubtably Buddy Rich was the more technical drummer, But Gene Krupa in his own right was a fantastic drummer and to my mind a far greater showman than Buddy.

wow thats great drum battle thanks.

Max Roachs' playing with Clifford Brown is some of my favorite stuff. Buddy Rich is always fun to listen to =)
Chick Webb is up there too, in my opinion.

Boss as ****.

There are so many, it's impossible to choose the greatest.
However, Buddy sure did fly on those drums.

I'd say Elvin Jones, Max Roach and Tony Williams for depth, communication and versatility. Buddy Rich for showmanship.