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Charles Daniel Richmond (December 15, 1931 – March 16, 1988) was an American jazz drummer who is best known for his work with Charles Mingus. He also worked with Joe Cocker, Elton John and Mark-Almond.
Mar 27, 2024 · Dannie Richmond was a drummer whose long association with Charles Mingus made him one of the leading percussionists in modern jazz. Richmond was one of jazz's most flexible and responsive drummers, able to supply anything from a gospel stomp to be-bop syncopation to articulate, propulsive free time.
Dannie Richmond. Closely associated with Charles Mingus, Dannie Richmond was on most of his sessions from 1955-1978, showing impressive versatility. Richmond and Mingus made for a very potent team, shifting rhythms, tempos, and grooves together, hinting at New Orleans jazz now and then while sometimes playing very freely.
Mar 18, 1988 · Dannie Richmond, a drummer whose long association with Charles Mingus made him one of the leading percussionists in modern jazz, died Wednesday in Harlem of a heart attack. He was 56 years old.
Dannie Richmond. Closely associated with Charles Mingus, Dannie Richmond was on most of his sessions from 1955-1978, showing impressive versatility. Richmond and Mingus made for a very potent team, shifting rhythms, tempos,…. Read Full Biography.
Dannie Richmond, born 15 December 1935 and died March 28, 1988, was an American drummer. He is best remembered among jazz fans for his work alongside Charles Mingus and among pop fans, for his work together with Joe Cocker and Elton John.
Dec 15, 2023 · Remembering Dannie Richmond on what would be his 92nd birthday today. (December 15, 1931 - March 16, 1988) Dannie started playing tenor saxophone at the age of thirteen, but his career took off when he took up the drums in his early twenties, through the formation of what was to be a 21-year association with Charles Mingus.
