Show Notes
Mike presents a mix of jazz vinyl records featuring outstanding percussion. Recorded on Monday April 13, 2020 by DJ Artistic at the Lower Left Studio in San Diego, CA.
Playlist: (Artist, Album, "Track Title”)
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers, Mosaic, “Mosaic”
Max Roach, Bitter Sweet, “Mendacity”
John Coltrane, The Africa brass Sessions - Vol. 2, “Africa”
Buddy Rich, A Different Drummer, “Barney’s Bugle”
Gene Krupa, Percussion King, “Valse Triste”
Elvin Jones, Mr. Jones, “One’s Native Place”
Buddy Rich, A Different Drummer, “Back of the Bus"
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