Listening Lists – Fusion Favourites

A new series for PBD. It’s well overdue but here is the first part of a series playing clips and talking in detail about recordings and my recommendations for listening material.

I thought I’d start off with some of my favourite recordings from my youth – records that came to mind instantly as they left such an impression on me.

Some GREAT recordings and drumming performances here.

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  • Sheldon Kreger
    May 9, 2022 2:00 pm

    Lots of musician’s I’m familiar with, but few albums I’ve heard before. Couldn’t be more happy to find this list!!! Thank you for sharing it. Here are some of my favorite “obscure” jazz/fusion albums that all drummers should hear.

    Star – Peter Erskine
    Tony Gray – Chasing Shadows – Chris Dave, Martin Valihora, Ronald Bruner Jr.
    John Abercrombie – The Third Quartet – Joey Baron
    Lyle Workman – Harmonic Crusader – Vinnie C, Simon Phillips, Gary Novak

    It has been SEVERAL years since I’ve listened to any jazz/fusion, so I’m long overdue to dive back into this genre. I’ve forgotten the names of a bunch of my old favorites, very disturbing!!!!

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    • Louie
      May 12, 2022 9:10 am

      Yes! Great suggestions; love those records. The Tony Grey record has some amazing drumming.

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  • Mario Boutet
    May 10, 2022 12:54 am

    Hi, awesome awesome awesome posted video. What helped me developed were the records I listened to. I got much more mileage out of buying recommended records than learning licks. Really loved the video. Very pleased to hear that you will continue this series. Modern Drummer always used to ask drummers being interviewed about their favourite records but now it seems they stopped doing that which is a terrible shame. Well done!

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