check out Brian Blade, and Ali Jackson. current. go to drummerworld and check out max Roach.. Billy higgins.. and philly joe. and yea Tony williams.
One of my personal favorites is Philly Joe Jones. I really love Jimmy Cobb's drumming on Kind of Blue. He knows just how to accent the music with subtle touches. Tony Williams is a bad motherfucker as well.
Papa Jo Jones Steve Gadd Art Blakey Louie Bellson Billy Higgins Tony Williams Billy Cobham Elvin Jones Max Roach Joe Morello Joe LaBarbera (I'm related to him) Jack DeJohnette Roy Haynes
Alright Im gonna let you guys know...Jeff Hamilton. The guy is a master like no other with those brushes, so if you want to check out some swingin shit in 2007 look no further. If I could play with any drummer itd probably be Jack Dejhonette or Brian Blade if I want to get a little funky (okay, a lot)
In the New York area there are a couple of drummers worth checking out. I went to high school around the same time as they did and played with both. Joe Strasser is a fucking monster. I highly recommend him. I played in CT Regionals and States with him in the Jazz Ensemble. Back then you knew when he was a high school junior that he was insanely talented. Guy Gershoni is another. I was involved in a High School for the Arts program with him and he is another strong percussionist. Both are active in the recording and club scene up there.
