“That's what the drummer is supposed to do. Keep the time. If you can do something else besides that, fine. But the time is essential and non-negotiable.” IfsCan DoFineEssentialsDrummerCan Do Something Author:Elvin Jones
“It's the honesty you apply to your playing that makes music enjoyable. The style of the music has little to do with it. It's only honesty makes it beautiful.” LittlesBeautifulEnjoyMusicStyleHonestyJazzEnjoyableDrummer Author:Elvin Jones
“The greatest contribution jazz has made in music has been to replace the role of the conductor with a member of the ensemble who, instead of waving his arms to keep time and convey mood, is an active member of the musical statement. That person is the drummer.” PersonsHas BeensMadeRolesArmsMembersJazzMusicalActiveMoodStatementsContributionDrummerConductorEnsemble Author:Elvin Jones
