[malletjazz]

I thought this might be a nice way for some of us to learn about drummers we haven't heard of yet.

What drummers do you think are underrated, or (to borrow the phrase from Downbeat Magazine) "talent deserving wider recognition?" (Let's include not only living drummers, but those who have passed on - we can still check out their recordings, even if they're no longer with us.)

I'll get it started...

- Adam Nussbaum. Every time I hear him play, I wonder why he isn't everywhere - what a wonderful jazz drummer.

- the late Don Alias. He got a fair amount of recognition for his wonderful percussion work, but check out his drum set playing, on something like Joni Mitchell's Shadows And Light DVD.

- Ged Lynch. He was in Peter Gabriel's last touring band. Not flashy, but really, really solid, with great energy.

Anybody else want to share their picks?

[drum_thybna_]

I guess ill take a shot at it...

-Roy Burns- Great big band drummer, he pretty much been as invoved as anyone can be in the drumming world

-Paul Elliott- Played alot with Terry Elliott. Very tasetfull drummer, not flashy even thoght he has the potecial to be. He is probly best known for his drumming with the Shaun Baxter Band.

-Jeff Hamelton- Wonderful jazz drummer, very good with the brushes. Has a way of playing that you can almost feel how relaxed and into the music he is. I could listen to him all day. Played with Lionel Hamelton. Very good.

Thats all I got!