Legendary Jazz drummer Joe Morello dies at 82

[immoderate]

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/03/13/ap/celebrities/main20042640.shtml

For many people I know who love jazz, The Brubeck Quartet was a gateway into that world of music. Dave's huge crossover hit Take Five, written by saxophonist Paul Desmond, is the first jazz tune most people can recognize. For me, the most memorable part is the drum solo, in 5/4 time, by Joe Morello.

On the recording, Brubeck keeps time throughout, because the group was still tentative in that odd time signature. I saw them perform it live several times after that and Morello relaxed and thrived on that 5/4 time and delivered extended solos that brought the crowds to their feet.

Joe was always one of my favorites. He was tasty, and tricky, and had a great sense of humor. He's with Monk and Trane and Duke, now. O8)

http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/_/12356289/Dave+Brubeck++10.jpg

You can hear Take Five here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwNrmYRiX_o

--imm

[HuckleB]

1. I read about this early this afternoon. :(

Rest in peace, Mr. Morello. Thank you for your fine service to humanity!

[Ptah]

2. Joe Morello - Sounds of the Loop - 1964

Joe Morello - Sounds of the Loop - 1964 - - -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0XED9VI2cg

[HughBeaumont]

8. One of the most amazing drum solos ever put on film.

Effortless and yet so intricate.

RIP!

[DrDan]

3. damn . . . . RIP - I saw Brubeck - with Joe on drums, Paul on Sax and Gene Wright on Bass

I was in college and working my way through as a musician. What a great show that was.

RIP!!

[pokerfan]

4. I was just listening to Take Five a week or so ago

Can't remember why...

[Gregorian]

5. He had a profound effect on my life.

I can hear every beat just like he's here right now.

Today I found this unrelated video. It reminded me of him. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj2zzlD_cGI

I hate to see this loss. As I listen to the great sounds, I realize that this is work that requires every ounce of effort of a human being. An honest expression. We suffer through life with our physical being, but there is a transcendence. That is what this was.

[immoderate]

6. All roads lead to Ellington...

But you have to pass Monk to get there.

--imm

[pokerfan]

7. Take Five

is the most chill song of all time.

[Gregorian]

10. It was my first album. I was 9 years old.

Now I've progressed through a dozen genres.

[yesphan]

9. Quite an influence

and inspiration for me throughout the years. Still work out of his books.
A true master. RIP my brother.

[Starbucks Anarchist]

11. Kick.