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Who is the best jazz drummer in the world?
Art Blakey.
Who is the best fusion drummer?
10 GREATEST JAZZ/FUSION DRUMMERS OF ALL TIME
| 10 | 10.GARY NOVAK CHICK COREA ELEKTRIC BAND-ALLAN HOLDSWORTH-MICHAEL LANDAU GROUP |
|---|---|
| 3 | 3.TONY WILLIAMS MILES DAVIS-HERBIE HANCOCK-ALLAN HOLDSWORTH-SOLO |
| MILES DAVIS-HERBIE HANCOCK-ALLAN HOLDSWORTH-SOLO | |
| 2 | 2.BILLY COBHAM MAHAVISHNU ORCHESTRA-SOLO |
| MAHAVISHNU ORCHESTRA-SOLO |
Which album is considered the most iconic in the jazz rock fusion genre?
Miles Davis: “In A Silent Way” (1969) Considered by some to be the godfather of Jazz Fusion, Miles Davis released “In a Silent Way” in 1969.
What are some of the best jazz bassists?
Jaco Pastorius (1951-1987)
Who is the greatest jazz musician of all time?
Louis Armstrong. Arguably one of the most important figures in American history, Louis Armstong, known as “Satchmo” or “Pops” was an incredibly influential jazz trumpet player and singer from New Orleans. He is recognized as one of the greatest musicians of all time having a major role in the creation of modern jazz.
Are drummers considered musicians?
Ultimately the drummer is the time keeper, the foundation of the music. The wave that all the other players surf on top of. Drummers ARE musicians in the purest form. They are also great communicators because the drum was first invented as a form of communication over great distances.