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     Rufus Speedy Jones Solo 1968, Drumming for Duke Ellington

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     Rufus 'Speedy' Jones Drum Solo 1969 with Duke Ellington

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     Rufus "Speedy" Jones: DRUM SOLO with Duke Ellington - 1969 #rufusspeedyjones #drummerworld

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     • Rufus " Speedy " Jones (May 27, 1936 – April 25, 1990) was an American jazz drummer from Charleston, South Carolina. Starting out on trumpet, Jones switched to drums at the age of 13. He worked with Lionel Hampton in 1954 before being drafted.
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   Rufus "Speedy" Jones (May 27, 1936 – April 25, 1990) was an American jazz drummer from Charleston, South Carolina. Starting out on trumpet, Jones switched to drums at the age of 13. He worked with Lionel Hampton in 1954 before being drafted.

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   Who is Rufus 'Speedy' Jones?

   • The case of Rufus 'Speedy' Jones A drumming blog written by Todd Bishop. I'm kind of narrow in my listening habits— I never listened to a whole lot of big band, so I never knew about the drummer Rufus Jones until I saw this video on the internet.

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   Who was Rufus Jones?

   • A brilliant soloist and an explosive player, Rufus Jones always lived up to his nickname of "Speedy." He originally started out on trumpet, switching to drums when he was 13. Among his early associations were with Lionel Hampton (1954), Henry "Red" Allen and Maynard Ferguson's Orchestra (1959-63).

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   Who is Speedy Jones?

   • Rufus " Speedy " Jones (May 27, 1936 – April 25, 1990) was an American jazz drummer from Charleston, South Carolina . Starting out on trumpet, Jones switched to drums at the age of 13. He worked with Lionel Hampton in 1954 before being drafted .

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   Did Jim Chapin ever call Rufus Jones a 'drum athlete'?

   • Jim Chapin always stated his admiration for what he called "drum athletes" (which he was clear to point out is a separate category from great musical players), and I have heard him bring up Rufus Jones a couple of times as a great example of this type of player.

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   A brilliant soloist and an explosive player, Rufus Jones always lived up to his nickname of "Speedy." He originally started out on trumpet, switching to drums when he was 13. Among his early associations were with Lionel Hampton (1954), Henry "Red" Allen and Maynard Ferguson's Orchestra (1959-63).

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   Jan 15, 2019 · This is an amazing solo by Rufus "Speedy" Jones, drumming for Duke Ellington in 1968. Hang in there for the insanity that ensues! Watch for the crazy crossovers while playing trad-grip ... in...

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   Jun 19, 2023 · Tivoli - Copenhagen - Danmark - 1969 Rufus "Speedy" Jones (May 27, 1936 – April 25, 1990) was an American jazz drummer from Charleston, South Carolina. Starting out on trumpet, Jones...

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8. www.cruiseshipdrummer.com › 2020 › 08The case of Rufus 'Speedy' Jones - Cruise Ship Drummer

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   Aug 26, 2020 · He was a big band drummer mainly active in the 60s, in the spectacular, chops-intensive mode of Sonny Payne, Louis Bellson, Buddy Rich, et al, though Jones is clearly a sideman, a road guy, rather than a marquis name.

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10. www.youtube.com › watchRufus 'Speedy' Jones Drum Solo 1969 with Duke Ellington

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    Mar 19, 2014 · Rufus 'Speedy' Jones Drum Solo 1969 with Duke Ellington. Duke Ellington's last great drummer solos on "Come Off The Veldt" Rec. Tivoli, Copenhagen November 1969...

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11. www.moderndrummer.com › article › november-1983Rufus "Speedy" Jones - Modern Drummer Magazine

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    Jan 18, 2018 · Jazz has often been called the true American classical music, finding its most immediate roots in the blues. Although the blues sang out against physical.