Duffy played with my band at Florida several times. Wonderful drummer and one hell of a nice guy. Gone WAY too soon. RIP Duffy and thanks for all the great music!!
@Drumguy48Күн бұрын
I saw Duffy with Basie playing this Tama kit at the Minkler Auditorium (Seneca College) as part of a series of Classic Big Band concerts they would do yearly. At the time I had not heard of Duffy . I was mesmerized by his playing , could not take my eyes off him. A superb player, his enthusiasm, joy for life and outstanding chops are well in evidence here.
@user-yn4ww1yy2vКүн бұрын
👍🙂‼️ Killin'it!!!
@benjiebogarts2 күн бұрын
Signature swing jazz drumming :)
@brianhammerstein3 күн бұрын
I saw Duffy with Basie, the band, and Joe Williams at the Gate in NYC in 1980. I shall never forget it for the rest of life.
@charlesbarry9713 күн бұрын
A Duke Ellington staple 1:29
@jamescastillo24055 күн бұрын
Must have been living the Dream to play with the count bassy band. Look at the joy on the drummer's face he's living his dream🤩👍🎶🥁
@grantkoeller89114 күн бұрын
Basie
@timwingham89526 күн бұрын
Wonderful. True entertainment from the whole band And Duffy giving it everything! Thank you for posting.
@blueabattoir6 күн бұрын
Fantastic
@venisin6 күн бұрын
I wish I could get a tenor to sound like a bari like that.
@billbernardi78197 күн бұрын
I saw the Basie band in January 1980 in Austin at the Armadillo World Headquarters. I was in the Air Force and had been battling a flu. But I couldn’t miss seeing Basie. Tickets were $7 and I sat on the floor in front of the stage. Duffy was the star that night. He had a great groove and was full of energy. I swear after the show I felt better immediately.
@patrickmarino86019 күн бұрын
Absolutely amazing 😊
@bjornahlforn541910 күн бұрын
Wow wow
@user-zy5fm9dv6y10 күн бұрын
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤❤
@gratefuldrumz80713 күн бұрын
Nice drum solo! 14:46
@sbullar13 күн бұрын
It looks like Duffy lost a stick right there at the end but of course recovered like a pro.
@piotrcieslikowski540014 күн бұрын
Duffy, my Dear Friend, I miss you!
@reisserjean-michelakabeeth855115 күн бұрын
I suspect that was in August 1979, not 1980.
@ngunnawalmick702915 күн бұрын
Gee, first time I have come across Duffy Jackson. Thanks for the post. Basie finds good drummers. Love the tone of the toms.
@spacelemur795516 күн бұрын
I was at the outdoor concert in the park near 12th and Vine either the day before or after, I can't remember which. It was great watching Basie being called out by old-timers from the neighborhood. He remembered many of them. It was very touching, as the public was grooving. Truly one of the best concerts I every attended. Duffy, did you play that day in the park?
@reisserjean-michelakabeeth855115 күн бұрын
Duffy died 3 years ago .....
@spacelemur795515 күн бұрын
@@reisserjean-michelakabeeth8551 Oy. Thanks for letting me know. RIP Duffy, One helluva good drummer. 🌹
@reisserjean-michelakabeeth855115 күн бұрын
@@spacelemur7955 Ohhh yeah he really was, saw him many many times here in Europe in sooo many different settings
@1492chris17 күн бұрын
There is always someone 'new' to learn about. Duffy was a boy wonder drummer no doubt. great to discover him.
@raoulangelino141018 күн бұрын
C'est du grand ART!!
@johnfincher856121 күн бұрын
OMG! I can’t believe someone posted this. I was there! One of the best concerts I’ve ever seen
@bluezman56Ай бұрын
Wow 26 years ago ! Sounding great
@bluezman562 ай бұрын
WOW I forgot about this, I love it Thanks for posting it !
@user-ly9ur4cw6i2 ай бұрын
Sometime back in the late 80's (not exactly sure what year) I went to a big jazz festival in Jacksonville, Florida... Great bands playing all day long. As the evening approached I was getting tired and was contemplating leaving. Then the Count Basie alumni band came on and WOW... I didn't know who the drummer was but he absolutely LITE the place up. 30,000 people immediately stood up and starting dancing, clapping and swinging... From the first note, the energy level went through the roof. I never experienced such drive from a band but it was the drummer. He was on FIRE... He had those 2 cymbals way up high and he would come out his seat and hit those things setting up the band at the perfect time. His time feel and tasty dynamics were truly stunning as he commanded the band through the arrangements... You could see his joy and love of the music from way out in the crowd. I was there all day and the only band I remember was Count Basie and it was all because of Duffy Jackson. That guy changed my perception of what it really means to be a world class musician, drummer and entertainer...
@joebrindisi25884 ай бұрын
When I was the band director at Nautilus Jr High on Miami Beach, I had a drum student by the name of Duffy Jackson. He was the most talented drummer I've ever had the pleasure to have as a student. He was a student that became not only an amazing drummer and Musician, but I am also so honored to have known Duffy who is someone that will be a part of my life forever!
@russellcarter18724 ай бұрын
This is awesome. I played drums for Don for a few years. He was a super talented guitarist and vocalist. And he was a great guy, treated me very well. I came into his band at a last minute gig when there drummer skipped out, listened to his cd on the way to the gig with the bass player. Then I ended up playing for about 3 years with him. He taught me a lot about playing live. Played a ton of gigs at the Blues Cafe in Long Beach Ca.
@mynotayloe4085 ай бұрын
I couldn't be more proud❤ that's my father chubby and my brother Duffy and I love my legacy and my heritage.
@chasefreak7 ай бұрын
Man, the band was Poppin' back then! Swingin' pretty hard! This was right around the time Duffy Jackson came in as well and with Duffy you HAD to swing! The band played w balls then!
@ranchpartymusic9 ай бұрын
Don is one of the best ever, great guitarist, singer, songwriter. Hot funky blues music treasure!
@Tootlew10 ай бұрын
Oh my, thank you so much for uploading the video featuring Ron McCroby!
@andtwerp10 ай бұрын
Many thanks for posting. I came here as a McCroby fan and enjoyed all. There must be priceless material like this awaiting discovery so thanks for your efforts to upload.
@PavelKlimashevskymusic Жыл бұрын
Great set! What’s the name of the second (shuffle) tune? Do you still have the chart? Would love to try it with my band
@gregstewartdrums11 ай бұрын
Title: SHUFFALO, Composer: Tom Garvin Do not have the chart. Charts were property of the school.
@chasefreak Жыл бұрын
Boy, VSU had a REALLY good jazz ensemble then-they swung and had bal*s, OFC w Duffy there, you HAD to swing!
@mynotayloe408 Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed every second of this video Duffy you were so amazing!
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This guy is Animal’s second cousin.
Duffy played with my band at Florida several times. Wonderful drummer and one hell of a nice guy. Gone WAY too soon. RIP Duffy and thanks for all the great music!!
I saw Duffy with Basie playing this Tama kit at the Minkler Auditorium (Seneca College) as part of a series of Classic Big Band concerts they would do yearly. At the time I had not heard of Duffy . I was mesmerized by his playing , could not take my eyes off him. A superb player, his enthusiasm, joy for life and outstanding chops are well in evidence here.
👍🙂‼️ Killin'it!!!
Signature swing jazz drumming :)
I saw Duffy with Basie, the band, and Joe Williams at the Gate in NYC in 1980. I shall never forget it for the rest of life.
A Duke Ellington staple 1:29
Must have been living the Dream to play with the count bassy band. Look at the joy on the drummer's face he's living his dream🤩👍🎶🥁
Basie
Wonderful. True entertainment from the whole band And Duffy giving it everything! Thank you for posting.
Fantastic
I wish I could get a tenor to sound like a bari like that.
I saw the Basie band in January 1980 in Austin at the Armadillo World Headquarters. I was in the Air Force and had been battling a flu. But I couldn’t miss seeing Basie. Tickets were $7 and I sat on the floor in front of the stage. Duffy was the star that night. He had a great groove and was full of energy. I swear after the show I felt better immediately.
Absolutely amazing 😊
Wow wow
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤❤
Nice drum solo! 14:46
It looks like Duffy lost a stick right there at the end but of course recovered like a pro.
Duffy, my Dear Friend, I miss you!
I suspect that was in August 1979, not 1980.
Gee, first time I have come across Duffy Jackson. Thanks for the post. Basie finds good drummers. Love the tone of the toms.
I was at the outdoor concert in the park near 12th and Vine either the day before or after, I can't remember which. It was great watching Basie being called out by old-timers from the neighborhood. He remembered many of them. It was very touching, as the public was grooving. Truly one of the best concerts I every attended. Duffy, did you play that day in the park?
Duffy died 3 years ago .....
@@reisserjean-michelakabeeth8551 Oy. Thanks for letting me know. RIP Duffy, One helluva good drummer. 🌹
@@spacelemur7955 Ohhh yeah he really was, saw him many many times here in Europe in sooo many different settings
There is always someone 'new' to learn about. Duffy was a boy wonder drummer no doubt. great to discover him.
C'est du grand ART!!
OMG! I can’t believe someone posted this. I was there! One of the best concerts I’ve ever seen
Wow 26 years ago ! Sounding great
WOW I forgot about this, I love it Thanks for posting it !
Sometime back in the late 80's (not exactly sure what year) I went to a big jazz festival in Jacksonville, Florida... Great bands playing all day long. As the evening approached I was getting tired and was contemplating leaving. Then the Count Basie alumni band came on and WOW... I didn't know who the drummer was but he absolutely LITE the place up. 30,000 people immediately stood up and starting dancing, clapping and swinging... From the first note, the energy level went through the roof. I never experienced such drive from a band but it was the drummer. He was on FIRE... He had those 2 cymbals way up high and he would come out his seat and hit those things setting up the band at the perfect time. His time feel and tasty dynamics were truly stunning as he commanded the band through the arrangements... You could see his joy and love of the music from way out in the crowd. I was there all day and the only band I remember was Count Basie and it was all because of Duffy Jackson. That guy changed my perception of what it really means to be a world class musician, drummer and entertainer...
When I was the band director at Nautilus Jr High on Miami Beach, I had a drum student by the name of Duffy Jackson. He was the most talented drummer I've ever had the pleasure to have as a student. He was a student that became not only an amazing drummer and Musician, but I am also so honored to have known Duffy who is someone that will be a part of my life forever!
This is awesome. I played drums for Don for a few years. He was a super talented guitarist and vocalist. And he was a great guy, treated me very well. I came into his band at a last minute gig when there drummer skipped out, listened to his cd on the way to the gig with the bass player. Then I ended up playing for about 3 years with him. He taught me a lot about playing live. Played a ton of gigs at the Blues Cafe in Long Beach Ca.
I couldn't be more proud❤ that's my father chubby and my brother Duffy and I love my legacy and my heritage.
Man, the band was Poppin' back then! Swingin' pretty hard! This was right around the time Duffy Jackson came in as well and with Duffy you HAD to swing! The band played w balls then!
Don is one of the best ever, great guitarist, singer, songwriter. Hot funky blues music treasure!
Oh my, thank you so much for uploading the video featuring Ron McCroby!
Many thanks for posting. I came here as a McCroby fan and enjoyed all. There must be priceless material like this awaiting discovery so thanks for your efforts to upload.
Great set! What’s the name of the second (shuffle) tune? Do you still have the chart? Would love to try it with my band
Title: SHUFFALO, Composer: Tom Garvin Do not have the chart. Charts were property of the school.
Boy, VSU had a REALLY good jazz ensemble then-they swung and had bal*s, OFC w Duffy there, you HAD to swing!
I enjoyed every second of this video Duffy you were so amazing!