Chronicles | Vinnie Sperrazza | Substack

Roy Haynes is the greatest living jazz drummer. Amen. The bassist and composer Reuben Radding, in a comment on this Substack, pointed out that some drummers more-or-less reinvented the drumset (Jo Jones, Max Roach, Elvin and Tony), some are dominant influences (Jim Black, Jeff…

Vinnie Sperrazza

Mar 17

New Top Community

Exploring the roots of Blakey's sound and his long kinship with Mr. Shorter

Vinnie Sperrazza

Mar 12

Some thoughts as I head to the West Coast with Ember..

Vinnie Sperrazza

Feb 28

Connection, community, discography.

Vinnie Sperrazza

Feb 26

One master remembers the impact of another at a formative time.

Vinnie Sperrazza

Feb 15

Did Shelly Manne play free jazz in 1956?

Vinnie Sperrazza

Feb 11

A preview of an upcoming 'big' post; taking requests; and some links.

Vinnie Sperrazza

Jan 31

A link to his GoFundMe, and a listen to his four solo albums

Vinnie Sperrazza

Jan 21

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