I think that drummers don’t get enough love. A notable exception here has been Joe Morello. Many listeners “endure” drum solos; sometimes with reason, but other times because, in the context of a tune, it’s a bit jarring for the listener to all of a sudden lose tonality and melody (in the usual sense). On this extremely swinging record Philly Joe Jones does an amazing job of, when its time to solo, not suddenly take the tune to another musical planet as often happens, but stays grounded in the feel of the tune. Love this record.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOAhcCb9en7BrHu6wfPmdcoCTCYiJV531
BTW, in honor of our OP and his love of Grant Green, I would point out that on this record, to me Grant Green sounds as good as I have ever heard.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOAhcCb9en7BrHu6wfPmdcoCTCYiJV531
BTW, in honor of our OP and his love of Grant Green, I would point out that on this record, to me Grant Green sounds as good as I have ever heard.