pwaite05 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

the 3 of them together is exquisite. Teddy is just incredible. By far one of my favorite piano players. Has the most unique and delicate touch that is unparalleled to anyone i have herd. Never get tired of this music. Truly, this is one of my favorite groups ever. Their chemistry is unmatched. Love Life, God Bless

FatSlim666 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

orgasmn

wftpmt (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I prefer him to Buddy Rich, but hell they're both beyond category , as Duke might say.

clarinet001 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Agreed. That was a little too much. What do you think about Gene Krupa?

musictranscription (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I'm transcribing this song

wftpmt (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

We obviously have a difference of opinion but personal attacks because of them is childish

ParadiddleMcFlam (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Yes, Tough is recognized as a great drummer, but nobody is recognized 'almost universally' as the greatest. That is a silly statement. Benny's favorite drummer was in fact Krupa (according to Bellson). Ellington's favorite was Bellson. Basie's favorite was Jo Jones. Krupa and Rich were much more than 'exhibitionists'. There are many exhibitionists who go onto youtube channels writing comments in an attempt to flash their higher aesthetic sensiblities to the masses.

wftpmt (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I didn't know those cultural things about Dave. Thanks for posting. I met Dave in Chicago at the Stevens Hotel at a college dance years ago. He was such a fine guy.

drummer78 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Dave Tough was an interesting guy. Very well read, hung out with Hemmingway in Paris, and a sad alcoholic. Brilliant musical drummer by all accounts. I would love if someone did a film on him.

ZamzarBob (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

lol